Bristol County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check Day before service: online after 4:00 p.m., or call the Juror Line on your summons after 3:00 p.m. online at https://www.majury.gov, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Bristol County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | (800) 843-5879 |
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| Online juror portal | www.majury.gov ↗ |
| Reporting status online | www.majury.gov ↗ |
| When to check | Day before service: online after 4:00 p.m., or call the Juror Line on your summons after 3:00 p.m. |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Massachusetts Juror Service website (instant confirmation) or call the OJC Call Center (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) |
|---|---|
| Limit | To any available business day within 12 months of the original date, for any reason |
| Postponement page | www.mass.gov/how-to/postpone-your-jury-service ↗ |
| Excusal | Statewide Office of Jury Commissioner handles disqualification/excuse requests when responding to the summons online or via the Call Center; see eligibility and disqualification guidance on mass.gov. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Bristol County Courthouse (Taunton) |
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| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Bristol County Juror Parking Facility (Taunton Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Massachusetts jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Bristol County?
Check Day before service: online after 4:00 p.m., or call the Juror Line on your summons after 3:00 p.m. online at https://www.majury.gov, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Bristol County?
Massachusetts Juror Service website (instant confirmation) or call the OJC Call Center (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). To any available business day within 12 months of the original date, for any reason.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Bristol County?
Statewide Office of Jury Commissioner handles disqualification/excuse requests when responding to the summons online or via the Call Center; see eligibility and disqualification guidance on mass.gov.
Can jurors bring a phone to the Bristol County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Bristol 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 Bristol County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Bristol County Juror Parking Facility (Taunton Judicial Garage).