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

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Short answer: Check Sunday before service for Monday reporting; on the first day check at or after 12:00 p.m. (for 1:15 p.m. reporting); then twice daily at or after 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. through the two-week term online at https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/jury/juror-reporting-information, using the juror number on your summons. Checked

Contact the Hennepin County Jury Office

Jury office phone(612) 540-7436
Reporting status onlinemncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/jury/juror-reporting-information ↗
When to checkSunday before service for Monday reporting; on the first day check at or after 12:00 p.m. (for 1:15 p.m. reporting); then twice daily at or after 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. through the two-week term

Postpone or Be Excused

How to postponePetit jurors: by phone at (612) 540-7436, in writing, or through the online Jury Questionnaire
DeadlineBefore the summons date
LimitPetit jurors may postpone up to nine months; statewide plan grants a one-time deferral without question. Grand jurors may not postpone.
Postponement pagemncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/jury/postpone-service ↗

On Your Report Day

CourthouseHennepin County Courthouse (Minneapolis)
Juror phonesAllowed in the jury assembly room (silenced)
Juror parkingFree/validated: Hennepin County Juror Parking Facility (Minneapolis Judicial Garage)
State jury pay & employer rulesMinnesota jury duty laws

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Check Sunday before service for Monday reporting; on the first day check at or after 12:00 p.m. (for 1:15 p.m. reporting); then twice daily at or after 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. through the two-week term online at https://mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/jury/juror-reporting-information, using the juror number on your summons.

How do I postpone jury duty in Hennepin County?

Petit jurors: by phone at (612) 540-7436, in writing, or through the online Jury Questionnaire. Deadline: Before the summons date. Petit jurors may postpone up to nine months; statewide plan grants a one-time deferral without question. Grand jurors may not postpone.

Can jurors bring a phone to the Hennepin County courthouse?

Yes. Summoned jurors in Hennepin 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 Hennepin County?

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

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