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

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Short answer: Check Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. for instructions; optional KCOJ juror text notifications by calling (502) 574-5879, using the juror number on your summons. Checked

Contact the Jefferson County Jury Office

Jury office phone(502) 595-4156
Online juror portalwww.jeffersoncircuitcourt.com/juryservice ↗
Reporting status line(502) 574-5879
When to checkBetween 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. for instructions; optional KCOJ juror text notifications

Postpone or Be Excused

DeadlineQualification paperwork and exemption requests must be submitted before the reporting date as outlined on the summons
LimitKentucky rules: clerk may postpone up to 12 months; chief circuit judge up to 24 months
ExcusalSubmit exemption requests with qualification paperwork before the reporting date

On Your Report Day

CourthouseJefferson County Courthouse (Louisville)
Juror phonesAllowed in the jury assembly room (silenced)
Juror parkingFree/validated: Jefferson County Juror Parking Facility (Louisville Judicial Garage)
State jury pay & employer rulesKentucky jury duty laws

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Check Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. for instructions; optional KCOJ juror text notifications by calling (502) 574-5879, using the juror number on your summons.

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

Submit exemption requests with qualification paperwork before the reporting date

Can jurors bring a phone to the Jefferson County courthouse?

Yes. Summoned jurors in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?

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

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