Dane County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check after 4 PM on the Friday before your assigned week by calling 608-266-4105, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Dane County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | 608-266-4105 |
|---|---|
| Online juror portal | juryrequest.wicourts.gov ↗ |
| Reporting status line | 608-266-4105 |
| When to check | after 4 PM on the Friday before your assigned week |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | In writing to the Jury Clerk (Dane.Jury@wicourts.gov, mail, or juryrequest.wicourts.gov); questionnaire must be received first |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Monday of the week preceding your summoned date |
| Postponement page | courts.danecounty.gov/jurors ↗ |
| Excusal | Written request to the Jury Clerk by the Monday of the week before your summoned week; medical excusal needs a treating physician's note by the same deadline. Otherwise, raise hardship with the judge at jury selection. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Dane County Courthouse (Madison) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Dane County Juror Parking Facility (Madison Judicial Garage) |
| State jury pay & employer rules | Wisconsin jury duty laws |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have to report for jury duty in Dane County?
Check after 4 PM on the Friday before your assigned week by calling 608-266-4105, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Dane County?
In writing to the Jury Clerk (Dane.Jury@wicourts.gov, mail, or juryrequest.wicourts.gov); questionnaire must be received first. Deadline: Monday of the week preceding your summoned date.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Dane County?
Written request to the Jury Clerk by the Monday of the week before your summoned week; medical excusal needs a treating physician's note by the same deadline. Otherwise, raise hardship with the judge at jury selection.
Can jurors bring a phone to the Dane County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Dane 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 Dane County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Dane County Juror Parking Facility (Madison Judicial Garage).