Riverside County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check before your service date by calling 951-275-5076 (Riverside/Murrieta/Banning); 760-342-6264 (Desert Region); or text badge number to 951-289-7434 or online at https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/online-services/jury-status-update, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Riverside County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 951-275-5076 |
|---|---|
| Reporting status line | 951-275-5076 (Riverside/Murrieta/Banning); 760-342-6264 (Desert Region); or text badge number to 951-289-7434 |
| Reporting status online | www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/online-services/jury-status-update ↗ |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Juror Web Portal, automated phone system, or text, using the 9-digit badge number |
|---|---|
| Limit | Generally one postponement, usually no more than 90 days |
| Postponement page | www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services/jury-faqs ↗ |
| Excusal | Respond on the summons/portal; medical excuses need a health care provider's signed statement; business ownership and student status are not grounds |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Riverside County Courthouse (Riverside) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Riverside County Juror Parking Facility (Riverside 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 Riverside County?
Check before your service date by calling 951-275-5076 (Riverside/Murrieta/Banning); 760-342-6264 (Desert Region); or text badge number to 951-289-7434 or online at https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/online-services/jury-status-update, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Riverside County?
Juror Web Portal, automated phone system, or text, using the 9-digit badge number. Generally one postponement, usually no more than 90 days.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Riverside County?
Respond on the summons/portal; medical excuses need a health care provider's signed statement; business ownership and student status are not grounds
Can jurors bring a phone to the Riverside County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Riverside 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 Riverside County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Riverside County Juror Parking Facility (Riverside Judicial Garage).