San Francisco County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check after 4:30 p.m. the Friday before your service week, and each day of that week by calling (415) 551-3608 or online at https://sf.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the San Francisco County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | (415) 551-3608 |
|---|---|
| Reporting status line | (415) 551-3608 |
| Reporting status online | sf.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services ↗ |
| When to check | after 4:30 p.m. the Friday before your service week, and each day of that week |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Online juror portal or the automated phone system using your badge number |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Before your service week starts |
| Limit | One postponement, not to exceed six months |
| Postponement page | sf.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services/jury-service-options ↗ |
| Excusal | Excuse/disqualification requests must be submitted online via the juror portal (or postcard QR code); not accepted by phone. Jurors 70+ may request a health excuse without medical documentation before the standby week. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | San Francisco County Courthouse (San Francisco) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: San Francisco County Juror Parking Facility (San Francisco 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 San Francisco County?
Check after 4:30 p.m. the Friday before your service week, and each day of that week by calling (415) 551-3608 or online at https://sf.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-services, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in San Francisco County?
Online juror portal or the automated phone system using your badge number. Deadline: Before your service week starts. One postponement, not to exceed six months.
How do I get excused from jury duty in San Francisco County?
Excuse/disqualification requests must be submitted online via the juror portal (or postcard QR code); not accepted by phone. Jurors 70+ may request a health excuse without medical documentation before the standby week.
Can jurors bring a phone to the San Francisco County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in San Francisco 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 Francisco County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: San Francisco County Juror Parking Facility (San Francisco Judicial Garage).