Wake County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check The night before service (select option one) by calling (919) 792-4040, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Wake County Jury Office
| Reporting status line | (919) 792-4040 |
|---|---|
| When to check | The night before service (select option one) |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Electronic excuse/deferral form, mail, or fax; phone requests not accepted |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Must be received no later than seven days before the service date |
| Postponement page | www.nccourts.gov/form/wake-county-request-jury-service-excuse ↗ |
| Excusal | Submit the Request for Jury Service Excuse or Deferral form online, by mail or fax; granted only for compelling personal hardship. Grounds include age 72+, non-residency (with proof), full-time student, health (physician statement), non-citizenship, military assignment. Must still appear if no response is received. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Wake County Courthouse (Raleigh) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Wake County Juror Parking Facility (Raleigh Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | North Carolina jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Wake County?
Check The night before service (select option one) by calling (919) 792-4040, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Wake County?
Electronic excuse/deferral form, mail, or fax; phone requests not accepted. Deadline: Must be received no later than seven days before the service date.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Wake County?
Submit the Request for Jury Service Excuse or Deferral form online, by mail or fax; granted only for compelling personal hardship. Grounds include age 72+, non-residency (with proof), full-time student, health (physician statement), non-citizenship, military assignment. Must still appear if no response is received.
Can jurors bring a phone to the Wake County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Wake 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 Wake County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Wake County Juror Parking Facility (Raleigh Judicial Garage).