Manatee County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)

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Short answer: Check before your service date online at https://www.manateeclerk.com/departments/jury/reporting/, using the juror number on your summons. Checked

Contact the Manatee County Jury Office

Jury office phone941-748-7407
Online juror portalejuror.manateeclerk.com/ ↗
Reporting status onlinewww.manateeclerk.com/departments/jury/reporting/ ↗

Postpone or Be Excused

How to postponeDefer online via eJuror, or contact the Jury Office
DeadlineNo later than 2 days before date of service
Postponement pageejuror.manateeclerk.com/ ↗
ExcusalFollow the instructions on the excusal form; business hardship is not grounds for excuse; requests must be made before reporting date

On Your Report Day

CourthouseManatee County Courthouse (Bradenton)
Juror phonesAllowed in the jury assembly room (silenced)
Juror parkingFree/validated: Manatee County Juror Parking Facility (Bradenton Judicial Garage)
State jury pay & employer rulesFlorida jury duty laws

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Manatee County?

Check before your service date online at https://www.manateeclerk.com/departments/jury/reporting/, using the juror number on your summons.

How do I postpone jury duty in Manatee County?

Defer online via eJuror, or contact the Jury Office. Deadline: No later than 2 days before date of service.

How do I get excused from jury duty in Manatee County?

Follow the instructions on the excusal form; business hardship is not grounds for excuse; requests must be made before reporting date

Can jurors bring a phone to the Manatee County courthouse?

Yes. Summoned jurors in Manatee 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 Manatee County?

Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Manatee County Juror Parking Facility (Bradenton Judicial Garage).

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