San Joaquin County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check before your service date by calling (209) 992-5500 or online at https://www.sjcourts.org/jury-services/juror-group-number-reporting-instructions, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the San Joaquin County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | (209) 992-5500 |
|---|---|
| Online juror portal | juryweb.sjcourts.org/login ↗ |
| Reporting status line | (209) 992-5500 |
| Reporting status online | www.sjcourts.org/jury-services/juror-group-number-reporting-instructio ↗ |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Court's online juror services (short- or long-term postponement) or call Jury Services |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Return the Juror Information Form within five days of receiving the summons |
| Limit | One postponement; new service week within 90 days |
| Postponement page | www.sjcourts.org/jury-services/disqualification-or-postponement ↗ |
| Excusal | Request online or on the Juror Response Form; medical excuse needs a physician's note if under 70 (70+ need one only for permanent excuse). Financial hardship is not automatic grounds. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | San Joaquin County Courthouse (Stockton) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: San Joaquin County Juror Parking Facility (Stockton 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 Joaquin County?
Check before your service date by calling (209) 992-5500 or online at https://www.sjcourts.org/jury-services/juror-group-number-reporting-instructions, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in San Joaquin County?
Court's online juror services (short- or long-term postponement) or call Jury Services. Deadline: Return the Juror Information Form within five days of receiving the summons. One postponement; new service week within 90 days.
How do I get excused from jury duty in San Joaquin County?
Request online or on the Juror Response Form; medical excuse needs a physician's note if under 70 (70+ need one only for permanent excuse). Financial hardship is not automatic grounds.
Can jurors bring a phone to the San Joaquin County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in San Joaquin 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 Joaquin County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: San Joaquin County Juror Parking Facility (Stockton Judicial Garage).