Knox County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Arrange during jury orientation on your first day of service, or apply to the Jury Coordinator (865-215-2550, jury.coordinator@knoxcounty.org). Checked
Contact the Knox County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 865-215-2550 |
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| When to check | Each evening after 5:00 p.m. during your term |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Arrange during jury orientation on your first day of service, or apply to the Jury Coordinator (865-215-2550, jury.coordinator@knoxcounty.org) |
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| Postponement page | www.knoxcounty.org/jury/faqs.php ↗ |
| Excusal | Online Juror Hardship Form (https://knoxcounty.org/circuit/circuit_hardship_form.php) or apply to Jury Coordinator with documentation, or ask the trial judge at orientation; Age and Limitation Excusal Form available |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Knox County Courthouse (Knoxville) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Knox County Juror Parking Facility (Knoxville Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Tennessee jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I postpone jury duty in Knox County?
Arrange during jury orientation on your first day of service, or apply to the Jury Coordinator (865-215-2550, jury.coordinator@knoxcounty.org).
How do I get excused from jury duty in Knox County?
Online Juror Hardship Form (https://knoxcounty.org/circuit/circuit_hardship_form.php) or apply to Jury Coordinator with documentation, or ask the trial judge at orientation; Age and Limitation Excusal Form available
Can jurors bring a phone to the Knox County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Knox 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 Knox County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Knox County Juror Parking Facility (Knoxville Judicial Garage).