Milwaukee County Jury Duty: Reporting Status, Postponement & Juror Parking (2026)
Short answer: Check Evening before service begins (reserve jurors) by calling (414) 985-6000 or online at https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Courts/Jury-Duty/Reserve-Juror-Message, using the juror number on your summons. Checked
Contact the Milwaukee County Jury Office
| Jury office phone | (414) 278-4469 |
|---|---|
| Reporting status line | (414) 985-6000 |
| Reporting status online | county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Courts/Jury-Duty/Reserve-Juror-Message ↗ |
| When to check | Evening before service begins (reserve jurors) |
Postpone or Be Excused
| How to postpone | Use the county's 'Request Jury Service Postponement' form/page or see the jury receptionist |
|---|---|
| Limit | Short postponement |
| Postponement page | county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Courts/Jury-Duty ↗ |
| Excusal | Contact Jury Management (901 N. 9th St, Room 106) at (414) 278-4469; illness/emergency on the day of service: call shortly after 8 a.m. |
On Your Report Day
| Courthouse | Milwaukee County Courthouse (Milwaukee) |
|---|---|
| Juror phones | Allowed in the jury assembly room (silenced) |
| Juror parking | Free/validated: Milwaukee County Juror Parking Facility (Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County?
Check Evening before service begins (reserve jurors) by calling (414) 985-6000 or online at https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Courts/Jury-Duty/Reserve-Juror-Message, using the juror number on your summons.
How do I postpone jury duty in Milwaukee County?
Use the county's 'Request Jury Service Postponement' form/page or see the jury receptionist. Short postponement.
How do I get excused from jury duty in Milwaukee County?
Contact Jury Management (901 N. 9th St, Room 106) at (414) 278-4469; illness/emergency on the day of service: call shortly after 8 a.m.
Can jurors bring a phone to the Milwaukee County courthouse?
Yes. Summoned jurors in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County?
Summoned jurors get free or validated parking: Milwaukee County Juror Parking Facility (Milwaukee Judicial Garage).