Bell County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check 5:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Monday before reporting (for jurors who did not respond online); call first, you may not need to report by calling 1-888-995-4020, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Bell County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 254-933-5949 |
|---|---|
| Online juror portal | www.bellcountytx.com/district_clerk/jury_duty/index.php ↗ |
| Reporting status line | 1-888-995-4020 |
| When to check | 5:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Monday before reporting (for jurors who did not respond online); call first, you may not need to report |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | eResponse online system (deferral available in some cases) |
|---|---|
| Postponement page | www.bellcountytx.com/district_clerk/jury_duty/index.php ↗ |
| Excusal | Exemptions via eResponse; temporary/permanent medical exemption needs physician's statement, Petition for Name Removal and juror questionnaire card; age exemption listed as 75+ (another page version says 70) |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Bell County Courthouse (Belton) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Bell County Juror Parking Facility (Belton Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Texas jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Bell County?
Check 5:00 p.m. Friday to 8:00 a.m. Monday before reporting (for jurors who did not respond online); call first, you may not need to report by calling 1-888-995-4020, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Bell County?
eResponse online system (deferral available in some cases).
How do I get excused from jury duty in Bell County?
Exemptions via eResponse; temporary/permanent medical exemption needs physician's statement, Petition for Name Removal and juror questionnaire card; age exemption listed as 75+ (another page version says 70)
Can jurors bring a phone to the Bell County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Bell 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 Bell County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Bell County Juror Parking Facility (Belton Judicial Garage).