Essex County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check after 5:30 p.m. the day before (instructions also emailed) by calling 973-776-9783 or online at https://www.njcourts.gov/jury-reporting-messages/essex, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Essex County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 973-776-9300 ext. 56887 |
|---|---|
| Online juror portal | www.njcourts.gov/mjs ↗ |
| Reporting status line | 973-776-9783 |
| Reporting status online | www.njcourts.gov/jury-reporting-messages/essex ↗ |
| When to check | after 5:30 p.m. the day before (instructions also emailed) |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | My Jury Service Portal or contact the county jury management office |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Any requested information must be received at least five days before the summons date |
| Limit | One deferral without explanation |
| Postponement page | www.njcourts.gov/jurors/rescheduling-requests ↗ |
| Excusal | Request through the My Jury Service Portal or jury management office; grounds include age 75+, service in the county within 3 years, severe financial hardship (certification form), or medical inability (physician certification). |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Essex County Courthouse (Newark) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Essex County Juror Parking Facility (Newark Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | New Jersey jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Essex County?
Check after 5:30 p.m. the day before (instructions also emailed) by calling 973-776-9783 or online at https://www.njcourts.gov/jury-reporting-messages/essex, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Essex County?
My Jury Service Portal or contact the county jury management office. Deadline: Any requested information must be received at least five days before the summons date. One deferral without explanation.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Essex County?
Request through the My Jury Service Portal or jury management office; grounds include age 75+, service in the county within 3 years, severe financial hardship (certification form), or medical inability (physician certification).
Can jurors bring a phone to the Essex County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Essex 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 Essex County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Essex County Juror Parking Facility (Newark Judicial Garage).