You may request a temporary postponement due to other commitments (vacation, work, health, school, etc.) that may conflict with your summons date. It will be necessary to submit a letter to the jury office with your request at least seven business days prior to when your service is to begin.
Certain people are eligible to be exempted or excused from jury duty, such as people age 70 or older or full-time students. If you qualify, you must contact the court to receive an exemption before your appearance date. Follow the instructions on the summons or contact the court directly for more information.
If you have additional questions you can call 404-612-4000 or email customerservice@fultoncountyga.
Proper attire is required. Reporting Instructions: Confirm your status after PM the evening prior to your service date by doing one of the following: Call 404-612-4600 (press 1) after pm OR log on to the juror portal by entering your juror badge number and date of birth below.
If you feel that you have a reason, other than the approved exemptions, that you cannot make your jury duty, please call us at (404) 612-4600, Monday-Friday from AM- PM. You may also email us at info.juryservices@fultoncountyga for further assistance.
Failing to respond to a jury summons or show up for jury duty generally results in contempt of court. The judge may issue an order requiring you to appear at a hearing to explain your absence. You could face fines, jail time, or both for ignoring a jury summons.
Once completed, you can upload the form by logging on to the juror portal or fax to 404-612-2613. For further information on to request a postponement of your jury service email us at info.juryservices@fultoncountyga or call 404-612-4600 between the hours of am and pm Monday through Friday.
You may also email us at info.juryservices@fultoncountyga for further assistance. We may be able to grant you a one-time deferral to a different date.
You might be excused altogether, or your date may be deferred (rescheduled). These accepted excuses will depend on the court that called you for jury duty. You must ask to be excused. This generally involves filling out an affidavit or calling the court.