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Jury Duty

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  1. Respond to your summons
  2. Check your reporting status
  3. Grand Jury
  4. Frequently Asked Questions

Congratulations! You have been invited to participate in one of the most important civic duties of our nation, Jury Service.

A picture of the front of a juror summons for Lane County Circuit Court

Respond to your summons

You can respond to your summons online. Follow the instructions carefully.

Respond to your summons

You can also call 541-682-4299 if you need assistance with the online response form.

Check your reporting status

Check your reporting status online to see if your juror number is required to attend tomorrow.

Check your reporting status

You can also call 541-682-4299 after 5:15 PM on the night before your summons date.

Beware of Jury Scams

If you get a phone call about jury duty it is a scam. Immediately hang up. If you have concerns about a phone call you received, call us at 541-682-4299.

Oregon Judicial Department Jury Scam Information

We only communicate with jurors via email and text message. Text messages will come from 503-822-0980 and emails from juryresponse@ojd.state.or.us.

Grand Jury

Once per month we send out summons to select jurors for Grand Jury. These summons are typically for a Friday, and the front of the postcard will clearly say "Official Grand Juror Summons".

Grand Jurors will:

  • Serve for four weeks, typically four times each week
  • Hear information from a district attorney about criminal cases

If needed, some jurors that were summoned for Grand Jury might be asked to serve on a regular jury instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I park for jury duty?

There is free juror parking at two parking structures in downtown Eugene.

  • Parcade, 35 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Overpark Parking Garage, 1001 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Park in either one of these garages and we will give you a pass that will open the gates to leave for free.

Even if you had to use a credit card to get in, our pass will get you out for free.

If you have an oversized vehicle, call or email us prior to your service date for information on parking.

If you have a disability placard you can park at any parking meter without paying. You can usually find one close to the courthouse entrance.
How do I get excused from jury duty?

Oregon Law allows the court to excuse people from service for the following reasons:

  • Over 70 years old at the time of service
  • Already served as a juror within the last two years
  • Breastfeeding a child

To request excusal for one of the above reasons, fill out your online response form, or call the jury office at 541-682-4299.

Those reasons don't work for me but I still can't serve, what do I do?

You have two options to try and change your jury service:

  1. You can ask us to defer your jury duty to a later date within one year.
  2. Submit a written request explaining why you cannot serve. The court will review it and decide. You can make these requests: You must include your 10-digit Juror ID in any written request.
What can I bring to jury duty?
Do not bring weapons of any kind. We will not store them and security will dispose of them.
  • Bring your summons postcard or your reminder email.
  • You may bring food for the day. There is a refrigerator and microwave in the jury assembly room. There are many local places to eat nearby. There is no cafeteria at the courthouse.
  • Dress comfortably, but also have respect for the important role you have as a juror. Suits and ties or dresses are not required.

  • While you are in the jury room feel free to use
    • laptops
    • cell phones
    • reading material
    • any electronic device you can use without disturbing others
  • While you are in a courtroom you will be required to stow and silence your electronics devices.
There is free WiFi available in the jury room.
What if I am sick on the day of my summons?

Please stay home if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms.

Send us an email at Lane.Jury@ojd.state.or.us, or call us at 541-682-4299 and we will reschedule your jury service.

If you do not contact us we will mark you as a no-show.
The court may order you to appear to explain your no-show, and could charge you with contempt.