Fairfield County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
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Short answer: Check before your service date online at https://www.jud.ct.gov/jury/textalerts.htm, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Fairfield County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 1-800-842-8175 |
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| Online juror portal | www.jud.ct.gov/jury/summons.htm ↗ |
| Reporting status online | www.jud.ct.gov/jury/textalerts.htm ↗ |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Request a deferral through the online summons response site |
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| Postponement page | www.jud.ct.gov/jury/summons.htm ↗ |
| Excusal | Use the 'Request Excusal' option on the online summons response site; medical reasons use the Medical Disqualification Form JA047 |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Fairfield County Courthouse (Bridgeport) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Fairfield County Juror Parking Facility (Bridgeport Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Connecticut jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Fairfield County?
Check before your service date online at https://www.jud.ct.gov/jury/textalerts.htm, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Fairfield County?
Request a deferral through the online summons response site.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Fairfield County?
Use the 'Request Excusal' option on the online summons response site; medical reasons use the Medical Disqualification Form JA047
Can jurors bring a phone to the Fairfield County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Fairfield County Juror Parking Facility (Bridgeport Judicial Garage).