Federal Grand Jury Summons ---Philadelphia

[Zeke2A]

I have been summoned to the James A. Byrne building at 601 Market Street Philadelphia for a grand jury summons on Oct 15th and 16th . My # 1 question since I will be staying at a hotel is do they provide firearm lockers at this facility as they do at county courthouses. I cannot locate anything online . If I have to I can leave my firearm in the hotel safe. I will not lock it in my car .

Because this is a Federal Building I am assuming that laws are different than the local courthouses ( I have had zero issues in Berks country with checking my firearm) .
Any info at all would be appreciated as this date is quickly approaching.

[gnbrotz]

No facilities provided. Do not attempt to enter the building with a firearm under ANY circumstance.

[Zeke2A]

Thanks , its what I thought and feared , I assume I cant even bring my flashlight.

Any thoughts on a decent hotel in the area.

[Big Kahuna 19547]

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District  
Address: 400 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 923-8660

[Cyclops]

Don't take anything but necessities: ID, summons, hotel key, and other items you need rather than want. The security there is really tight.

[Gunowner99]

How did you get chosen and do they pay for the hotel and meals?

[Zeke2A]

Got a questionnaire in the mail sent it in and got a summons a few weeks later. Seriously not looking forward to this ...civic duty aside Grand Jury's can run long.

I'm curious if anyone has had any expierence with this .....done regular jury duty but not grand jury.

I'm assuming we get reimbursed ....says details will be explained at the juror area .

[Royinmontco]

Friend got federal grand jury. One day a week for like 8 weeks, or something like that.

[Zeke2A]

Friend got federal grand jury. One day a week for like 8 weeks, or something like that.

Christ what a nightmare ....this will play hell with work and isn't cheap either....hopefully none of the lawyers like me and I'm only stuck there for Thursday and Friday .....then dismissed ....time to break out the DTOM and Molon Labe lapel pins.

[Gun]

Christ what a nightmare ....this will play hell with work and isn't cheap either....hopefully none of the lawyers like me and I'm only stuck there for Thursday and Friday .....then dismissed ....time to break out the DTOM and Molon Labe lapel pins.

Not sure it works the same as being picked for jury duty.