St. Joseph County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
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Short answer: Online at sjcjury.com (Juror ID + Electronic Signature from the pink postcard) or automated line (574) 413-6349. One-time postponement or a longer deferral. Checked
Contact the St. Joseph County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 574-235-9506 |
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| Online juror portal | sjcjury.com ↗ |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Online at sjcjury.com (Juror ID + Electronic Signature from the pink postcard) or automated line (574) 413-6349 |
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| Limit | One-time postponement or a longer deferral |
| Postponement page | www.sjcindiana.gov/295/Exemption-or-Deferral-from-Jury-Duty ↗ |
| Excusal | Exemptions only for age 75+ and active-duty military; other excuses decided by the judge on the reporting day |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | St. Joseph County Courthouse (South Bend) |
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| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: St. Joseph County Juror Parking Facility (South Bend Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Indiana jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I postpone jury duty in St. Joseph County?
Online at sjcjury.com (Juror ID + Electronic Signature from the pink postcard) or automated line (574) 413-6349. One-time postponement or a longer deferral.
How do I get excused from jury duty in St. Joseph County?
Exemptions only for age 75+ and active-duty military; other excuses decided by the judge on the reporting day
Can jurors bring a phone to the St. Joseph County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: St. Joseph County Juror Parking Facility (South Bend Judicial Garage).