Kern County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check after 6:30 p.m. the evening before by calling (661) 610-6800 or online at https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Kern County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | (661) 610-6800 |
|---|---|
| Reporting status line | (661) 610-6800 |
| Reporting status online | www.kern.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services ↗ |
| When to check | after 6:30 p.m. the evening before |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Jury Portal or the automated Jury Services phone system (touch-tone, no representative needed) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | By the Wednesday before your report date |
| Limit | Up to six months from the original summons date |
| Postponement page | www.kern.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services ↗ |
| Excusal | Submit an excuse request through the Jury Portal or Jury Services by the Wednesday before your report date. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Kern County Courthouse (Bakersfield) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Kern County Juror Parking Facility (Bakersfield Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | California jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Kern County?
Check after 6:30 p.m. the evening before by calling (661) 610-6800 or online at https://www.kern.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Kern County?
Jury Portal or the automated Jury Services phone system (touch-tone, no representative needed). Deadline: By the Wednesday before your report date. Up to six months from the original summons date.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Kern County?
Submit an excuse request through the Jury Portal or Jury Services by the Wednesday before your report date.
Can jurors bring a phone to the Kern County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Kern County may bring a phone into the jury assembly room; it must be silenced and may be collected in the courtroom.
Is jury parking free in Kern County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Kern County Juror Parking Facility (Bakersfield Judicial Garage).