Berks County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check After 5:00 p.m. the day before your service date by calling (610) 478-6400 or online at https://www.berksjury.com, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Berks County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 610-478-6402 |
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| Online juror portal | jury.co.berks.pa.us/summons/LogIn.aspx ↗ |
| Reporting status line | (610) 478-6400 |
| Reporting status online | www.berksjury.com ↗ |
| When to check | After 5:00 p.m. the day before your service date |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Contact Jury Services (610-478-6402, jury@berkspa.gov) |
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| Postponement page | www.berkspa.gov/departments/js/faqs ↗ |
| Excusal | No automatic occupational exemption; after 1-2 days of service exempt for one year, after 3+ days exempt for three years |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Berks County Courthouse (Reading) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Berks County Juror Parking Facility (Reading Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Pennsylvania jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Berks County?
Check After 5:00 p.m. the day before your service date by calling (610) 478-6400 or online at https://www.berksjury.com, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Berks County?
Contact Jury Services (610-478-6402, jury@berkspa.gov).
How do I get excused from jury duty in Berks County?
No automatic occupational exemption; after 1-2 days of service exempt for one year, after 3+ days exempt for three years
Can jurors bring a phone to the Berks County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Berks 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 Berks County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Berks County Juror Parking Facility (Reading Judicial Garage).