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Jury Reporting Information

If your group number is not shown please check back after 6PM or call 661-868-4700 or 800-648-8444

To submit a Disqualification/Excuse for Jury Duty or to print proof of service date(s), please click here

Where should I file?

Use this tool to find out which court house you should take your case to.

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While we strive to ensure this information is accurate please call the court house to verify it is the one you should report to. Adoptions/Abandonments/Election Petitions are ALWAYS filed in Metropolitan Court.

Dress Code

Business Casual is HIGHLY recomeneded.
The following will get you removed from court

Shorts
Backless or strapless garments, or garments with "spaghetti" or thin straps baring the shoulders, including halter tops
Bare midriffs including "crop tops" (skin should not show between the shirt/top hem and the waistband of the skirt/pant)
Tank Tops
Hats shall not be permitted unless worn for religious purposes
Glasses with darkened lenses unless prescription or worn for medical reasons
Thongs or flip flop footware
Open-toed footwear without an ankle strap
Bare feet are not permitted
Chewing gum
Food or drinks
The use of tobacco products is prohibited throughout the courthouse

Banned Items

Cell Phone cables are allowed.

Cable / Rope
Firearms
Hair Spray
Laser Pointers
Nail Files / any size
Pepper Spray / Mace / Dog repellents
Scissors / any size or type
Spikes / Hair Picks
Studded Belts
Weapons / Knives
Wire combs - any size or any type

For a full list of banned items click here