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Arriving at the Courthouse

The Alabama Middle District has three courthouse locations — in Montgomery, Opelika, and Dothan. Jurors are assigned based on their place of residence and proximity to each courthouse.

What to bring when reporting for Jury Duty

  • Your jury summons (top portion)
  • A valid photo ID — required upon entry
  • Books, magazines, or other quiet activities — there may be waiting time before selection
  • A sweater or light jacket — courtrooms tend to be cool.

Be Prepared to Show Photo ID

A valid photo ID is required and must be presented upon arrival at any of our courthouse locations. Please make sure you have it with you when you leave home.

Security Screening

All visitors must pass through security before entering the courthouse. Due to federal courthouse security requirements, please be prepared for the following:

  • You will pass through a metal detector.
  • Your bags, purses, and personal belongings will be X-rayed.
  • Cell phones, cameras and recording devices are not allowed in the courtroom or anywhere in the courthouse. Please leave those items in your car or at home.

Where to report upon arrival

Montgomery

Frank M. Johnson Jr. Federal Courthouse Complex
One Church Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

Proceed to the Jury Assembly Room on the first floor. The courthouse opens at 7:45 a.m.

From the "Dollar A Day" parking lot: walk down the hill along Court Street and turn left at Church Street. The main entrance is on Church Street — look for double doors beyond a fountain in an oval-shaped courtyard.

Opelika

G.W. Andrews Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
701 Avenue A, Opelika, AL 36801

Report to the Clerk's Office, Room 231, located on the second floor to the right of the elevator. The courthouse opens at 8:00 a.m.

The courthouse is located at the corner of Avenue A and Seventh Street, directly across from City Hall.

Dothan

Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
100 West Troy Street, Dothan, AL 36303

Report to the Clerk's Office, Room 202, located on the second floor to the left of the elevator. The courthouse opens at 8:00 a.m.

The courthouse is located at the corner of Troy and Foster Streets.

Parking

Parking availability varies by location. See the sidebar for specific parking details for your courthouse. If you have any questions about parking or how to enter the courthouse, please contact the Jury Administrator at jury@almd.uscourts.gov or (334) 954-3950.

Know where to park when you arrive

Montgomery

Park in the "Dollar A Day" lot at the corner of Court Street and Scott Street. Display your permit in your window.

  • Do not pay the $1.00 fee — the Court pays it for you.
  • Do not park at a meter.
  • Do not park in Troy University Montgomery campus lots or at the U.S. Post Office.
Opelika

There is no juror parking in the courthouse lot. Parking facilities are available near the courthouse.

Dothan

There is no juror parking in the courthouse lot. Three nearby options are available:

  • At the Civic Center (~1.5 blocks away)
  • Directly across the street
  • Approximately three blocks away