Washington County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Online via the juror questionnaire, on the summons, or by calling the number on the summons (after submitting the questionnaire). One-time postponement of up to 9 months; students may move to a school break. Checked
Contact the Washington County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | (651) 413-8134 |
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| Online juror portal | mncourts.gov/jurors ↗ |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Online via the juror questionnaire, on the summons, or by calling the number on the summons (after submitting the questionnaire) |
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| Limit | One-time postponement of up to 9 months; students may move to a school break |
| Postponement page | mncourts.gov/jurors/faqs ↗ |
| Excusal | Excusals are not automatic; courts prefer deferral (Minnesota State Jury Administration Plan) |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Washington County Courthouse (Stillwater) |
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| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Washington County Juror Parking Facility (Stillwater Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Minnesota jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I postpone jury duty in Washington County?
Online via the juror questionnaire, on the summons, or by calling the number on the summons (after submitting the questionnaire). One-time postponement of up to 9 months; students may move to a school break.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Washington County?
Excusals are not automatic; courts prefer deferral (Minnesota State Jury Administration Plan)
Can jurors bring a phone to the Washington County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Washington 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 Washington County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Washington County Juror Parking Facility (Stillwater Judicial Garage).