San Diego County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check before your service date online at https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/jury2/telephonestandby, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the San Diego County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | (619) 844-2800 |
|---|---|
| Online juror portal | jwebsol.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ↗ |
| Reporting status online | www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/jury2/telephonestandby ↗ |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Juror Portal or call (619) 844-2800 if still eligible; need juror ID number |
|---|---|
| Limit | Up to six months from your reporting date |
| Postponement page | jwebsol.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ↗ |
| Excusal | Submit through the Juror Portal or in person at the courthouse (not by phone); explain why a postponement would not solve the problem; you are notified only if denied |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | San Diego Central Courthouse |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Paid (~$20/day) |
| 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 San Diego County?
Check before your service date online at https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/jury2/telephonestandby, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in San Diego County?
Juror Portal or call (619) 844-2800 if still eligible; need juror ID number. Up to six months from your reporting date.
How do I get excused from jury duty in San Diego County?
Submit through the Juror Portal or in person at the courthouse (not by phone); explain why a postponement would not solve the problem; you are notified only if denied
Can jurors bring a phone to the San Diego County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in San Diego 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 San Diego County?
Juror parking is paid (about $20/day). CRITICAL: San Diego Central Courthouse (1100 Union St) has NO free or validated juror parking downtown! However, the court provides a free Pronto MTS Trolley/Bus pass in the Jury Lounge. Park free at Old Town Transit Center and take the Green/Blue Trolley 4 stops to Courthouse Station.