Stanislaus County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check After 5:00 p.m. the day before your reporting date by calling (209) 548-6280 or online at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-service/reporting-instructions, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Stanislaus County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | (209) 548-6280 |
|---|---|
| Online juror portal | jury.stanct.org/login ↗ |
| Reporting status line | (209) 548-6280 |
| Reporting status online | www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-service/reporting-instruct ↗ |
| When to check | After 5:00 p.m. the day before your reporting date |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Reschedule via the automated phone system, the juror portal, or by text (also available if you missed your date) |
|---|---|
| Limit | Up to 90 days |
| Postponement page | jury.stanct.org/login ↗ |
| Excusal | Not qualified: complete that section of the summons and submit via portal, email (jury_staff@stanct.org) or mail within 5 days. Medical: healthcare provider note stating reason and duration; age 70+ may request excuse without a note |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Stanislaus County Courthouse (Modesto) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Stanislaus County Juror Parking Facility (Modesto 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 Stanislaus County?
Check After 5:00 p.m. the day before your reporting date by calling (209) 548-6280 or online at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/divisions/jury-service/reporting-instructions, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Stanislaus County?
Reschedule via the automated phone system, the juror portal, or by text (also available if you missed your date). Up to 90 days.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Stanislaus County?
Not qualified: complete that section of the summons and submit via portal, email (jury_staff@stanct.org) or mail within 5 days. Medical: healthcare provider note stating reason and duration; age 70+ may request excuse without a note
Can jurors bring a phone to the Stanislaus County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Stanislaus 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 Stanislaus County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Stanislaus County Juror Parking Facility (Modesto Judicial Garage).