Montgomery County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check After 5:00 p.m. the evening before the service date; if your call-in number is not within the range announced, you do not report by calling 301-309-9351 or online at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/circuit-court/jurors, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Montgomery County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 240-777-9090 |
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| Online juror portal | ejury.mdcourts.gov/login ↗ |
| Reporting status line | 301-309-9351 |
| Reporting status online | www.montgomerycountymd.gov/circuit-court/jurors ↗ |
| When to check | After 5:00 p.m. the evening before the service date; if your call-in number is not within the range announced, you do not report |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | One-time courtesy reschedule in the Online Juror Portal; or written request with completed questionnaire and documentation to the Jury Office; or call 240-777-9090 (line opens 10:30 a.m.) |
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| Deadline | Written requests within 10 days of receiving the summons |
| Limit | One-time courtesy rescheduling via the portal |
| Postponement page | ejury.mdcourts.gov/login ↗ |
| Excusal | Strict excusal policy: submit a written request with the questionnaire and documentation within 10 days of receiving the summons, or via the portal. Maryland recognizes no occupational exemptions. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Montgomery County Courthouse (Rockville) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Montgomery County Juror Parking Facility (Rockville Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Maryland jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Montgomery County?
Check After 5:00 p.m. the evening before the service date; if your call-in number is not within the range announced, you do not report by calling 301-309-9351 or online at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/circuit-court/jurors, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Montgomery County?
One-time courtesy reschedule in the Online Juror Portal; or written request with completed questionnaire and documentation to the Jury Office; or call 240-777-9090 (line opens 10:30 a.m.). Deadline: Written requests within 10 days of receiving the summons. One-time courtesy rescheduling via the portal.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Montgomery County?
Strict excusal policy: submit a written request with the questionnaire and documentation within 10 days of receiving the summons, or via the portal. Maryland recognizes no occupational exemptions.
Can jurors bring a phone to the Montgomery County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Montgomery County Juror Parking Facility (Rockville Judicial Garage).