Failure to Appear for Jury Service
General Information on Failure to Appear for Jury Service
In the event you were not able to appear on your scheduled summons date for jury service, you will need to contact our office via the Juror Portal using your badge number in order to avoid receiving a Failure to Appear notice that can result in a fine, imprisonment or both, pursuant to C.C.P. 209. On the Juror Portal you can reschedule your service by selecting the "Request Schedule Change" tab.
If the "Request Schedule Change" option is not available, please call one of the telephone numbers below to speak with a jury representative during court business hours.
Riverside, Murrieta or Banning Jury Office:
951.275.5076
Desert Region:
760.342.6264
Information On What To Do If You Have Received An Order To Show Cause Notice For Failure To Attend Jury Service or for Contempt
You must appear on the designated date and time given on the Order to Show Cause notice. This date cannot be changed and will require your personal appearance. Failure to appear on this day can result in a fine, imprisonment or both pursuant to C.C.P. 209.