Jury Services
Jury Information
Notice: The Tulare County Superior Court is warning the public of a phone scam after receiving reports of calls received requesting money for failing to appear for jury service.
- The Tulare County Superior Court does not make contact, nor do we authorize any outside agency, to contact individuals via telephone to collect fines for failing to appear for jury service. If you receive such a call, you are advised to hang up and not provide the caller with money or any personal information. If you have any questions regarding the legitimacy of a phone call you receive, you may contact the court at (559)730-5000, option 5.
The right to a trial by jury is a privilege that applies to both criminal and civil cases and is recognized as the foundation of the American court system, guaranteed by both the United States and California Constitutions.
Jury trials cannot be held unless people like you are willing to perform their civic duty. Jurors are essential to the administration of justice. The Tulare County Superior Court seeks to provide the most efficient and convenient jury service experience. Daily reporting instructions, frequently asked questions, and more, are available to assist you with your service.
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Jury Duty
Your responsibility as a juror is to decide the facts and apply the law impartially without favor or prejudice toward any person or group, regardless of income, sex, race, creed, or country of origin.
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Reporting Instructions
If you have received a Trial Jury Summons card, you can call our 24-hour hotline for reporting instructions.
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Policies & Procedures
Policies and Procedures are listed for summoning jurors, juror dress code, information about breaks and scheduling, and postponement options.
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Juror Information
Information regarding the six main steps of a jury trial, judge's instructions, jury deliberations, and a greeting to all of our jurors.
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Employer Information
Every year in Tulare County, many public and private employees perform the essential service of providing jurors for the court's jury system.
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Online Response Form
Use our online response form to be excused or request a postponement. This form must be completed prior to your summons date. Please have your badge number available when using our online response form.