A government shutdown won’t get you out of federal jury duty – at least not yet.

The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Republicans and Democrats were unable to reach an agreement on funding. It’s unclear how long the shutdown will last.

During a government shutdown, "essential" government services such as Medicare and air traffic control continue working, but "non-essential" functions like national parks close or cut staffing.

The Judiciary will still operate, at least for now. Here’s what to know.

Do I still have to report to federal jury duty?

According to a statement from the United States Courts put out on Oct.1, the Judiciary is still open and will continue paid operations through at least Oct. 3. This is because they can use court fee b

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