Jury Duty Parking & Validation Guide: Where Jurors Park Free in 399 Counties (2026)
Updated 2026-11-04 · Tracked across 399 U.S. County Courthouses
Across the 399 county courthouses we track, 396 (99%) provide free surface lot or validated garage parking for summoned jurors. However, in 3 major downtown courthouses—including Manhattan (New York County), Downtown San Diego, Downtown Chicago (Daley Center), and Philadelphia—parking in the wrong garage can cost you $20 to $55 out of pocket.
Downtown Courthouses Where Jurors Do NOT Get Free Garage Parking
| County Courthouse | City | Daily Garage Cost | Official Juror Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County, CA | San Diego | $20/day | No Free Downtown Juror Parking (Little Italy / Ace Parking Garages $15–$30/day; Free Trolley Pass Provided) |
| New York County, NY | Manhattan | $45/day | No Juror Parking Provided in Manhattan (Commercial Garages $40–$55/day — Take Subway 4/5/6/J/Z/N/Q/R/W to Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall or Canal St) |
| Philadelphia County, PA | Philadelphia | $22/day | Parkway / PPA Garages near 13th & Filbert ($18–$28/day with juror discount voucher; SEPTA Jefferson Station is directly across the street) |
Jury Parking Validation by State
| State | Counties Tracked | Free / Validated Juror Parking | Paid / Transit Pass Only |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | 34 (97%) | 1 |
| Texas | 34 | 34 (100%) | 0 |
| Florida | 27 | 27 (100%) | 0 |
| New York | 22 | 21 (95%) | 1 |
| Illinois | 20 | 20 (100%) | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | 15 (94%) | 1 |
| New Jersey | 15 | 15 (100%) | 0 |
| Michigan | 14 | 14 (100%) | 0 |
| Ohio | 14 | 14 (100%) | 0 |
| Georgia | 13 | 13 (100%) | 0 |
| North Carolina | 12 | 12 (100%) | 0 |
| Virginia | 12 | 12 (100%) | 0 |
| Indiana | 11 | 11 (100%) | 0 |
| Colorado | 10 | 10 (100%) | 0 |
| Maryland | 10 | 10 (100%) | 0 |
| Washington | 10 | 10 (100%) | 0 |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 10 (100%) | 0 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Minnesota | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Oregon | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Tennessee | 8 | 8 (100%) | 0 |
| Alabama | 7 | 7 (100%) | 0 |
| South Carolina | 7 | 7 (100%) | 0 |
| Arizona | 6 | 6 (100%) | 0 |
| Louisiana | 6 | 6 (100%) | 0 |
| Kentucky | 5 | 5 (100%) | 0 |
| Missouri | 5 | 5 (100%) | 0 |
| Utah | 5 | 5 (100%) | 0 |
| Iowa | 4 | 4 (100%) | 0 |
| Kansas | 4 | 4 (100%) | 0 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 4 (100%) | 0 |
| Arkansas | 3 | 3 (100%) | 0 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 3 (100%) | 0 |
| Delaware | 3 | 3 (100%) | 0 |
| Idaho | 3 | 3 (100%) | 0 |
| Nebraska | 3 | 3 (100%) | 0 |
| New Mexico | 3 | 3 (100%) | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | 3 (100%) | 0 |
3 Mistakes That Cost Jurors $40+ on Day One
- Parking at a 2-hour street meter: Judges and Jury Commissioners will not let you leave the Jury Assembly Room or voir dire at 10:30 AM to feed a street meter. Parking enforcement tickets juror cars daily.
- Parking in a private commercial lot next door: Validation chasers and barcode stamps only work at the specific county-contracted garage printed on your summons.
- Forgetting to bring the paper garage ticket inside: If your county uses ticket validation (like Harris County TX, Maricopa County AZ, or Lake County IL), you must bring the entry stub into the Jury Lounge.
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