Hartford County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check after 5:30 p.m. the evening before online at https://www.jud.ct.gov/jury/textalerts.htm, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Hartford County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 1-800-842-8175 |
|---|---|
| Reporting status online | www.jud.ct.gov/jury/textalerts.htm ↗ |
| When to check | after 5:30 p.m. the evening before |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | eResponse online (10-digit CT Juror ID) or call Jury Administration / email Jury.Administration@jud.ct.gov |
|---|---|
| Limit | To a date within ten months of the original date; second deferral requires calling Jury Administration |
| Postponement page | www.jud.ct.gov/jury/deferjury.htm ↗ |
| Excusal | Request through eResponse or by contacting statewide Jury Administration at 1-800-842-8175 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.). |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Hartford County Courthouse (Hartford) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Hartford County Juror Parking Facility (Hartford 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 Hartford County?
Check after 5:30 p.m. the evening before online at https://www.jud.ct.gov/jury/textalerts.htm, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Hartford County?
eResponse online (10-digit CT Juror ID) or call Jury Administration / email Jury.Administration@jud.ct.gov. To a date within ten months of the original date; second deferral requires calling Jury Administration.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Hartford County?
Request through eResponse or by contacting statewide Jury Administration at 1-800-842-8175 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m.).
Can jurors bring a phone to the Hartford County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Hartford 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 Hartford County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Hartford County Juror Parking Facility (Hartford Judicial Garage).