Rutherford County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check Monday-Friday after 4:30 p.m. during your assigned month (after attending orientation) by calling 615-907-3566, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Rutherford County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 615-907-3566 |
|---|---|
| Online juror portal | juryinfo.rutherfordcountytn.gov ↗ |
| Reporting status line | 615-907-3566 |
| When to check | Monday-Friday after 4:30 p.m. during your assigned month (after attending orientation) |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Written request via the online portal, email to the Jury Coordinator, or mail to Jury Coordinator, 116 W. Lytle St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130; work hardship/inconvenience may be postponed but not excused |
|---|---|
| Limit | Subsequent postponements only for an extraordinary event (Tenn. Code 22-2-315) |
| Postponement page | rutherfordcountytn.gov/jury ↗ |
| Excusal | Written request with required documentation (medical excuse, business license/tax info for self-employed, military orders, etc.) via portal, email or mail; requests without documentation are denied |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Rutherford County Courthouse (Murfreesboro) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Rutherford County Juror Parking Facility (Murfreesboro Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Tennessee jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Rutherford County?
Check Monday-Friday after 4:30 p.m. during your assigned month (after attending orientation) by calling 615-907-3566, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Rutherford County?
Written request via the online portal, email to the Jury Coordinator, or mail to Jury Coordinator, 116 W. Lytle St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130; work hardship/inconvenience may be postponed but not excused. Subsequent postponements only for an extraordinary event (Tenn. Code 22-2-315).
How do I get excused from jury duty in Rutherford County?
Written request with required documentation (medical excuse, business license/tax info for self-employed, military orders, etc.) via portal, email or mail; requests without documentation are denied
Can jurors bring a phone to the Rutherford County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Rutherford County Juror Parking Facility (Murfreesboro Judicial Garage).