Where to check your Maryland jury duty status

Maryland's District Court and Circuit Court systems let you check your jury duty status through their online portals. The District Court system covers smaller civil cases and misdemeanors; the Circuit Court handles felonies and larger civil cases. You will need to know which court summoned you — the summons itself states whether it is District or Circuit.

For District Court, go to the Maryland Judiciary website and select the District Court portal. You enter your juror number (printed on your summons) and your date of birth to see whether you are scheduled, whether your service date has changed, or whether your summons has been cancelled.

For Circuit Court, each of Maryland's 24 judicial circuits maintains its own jury management system. You will need to visit your specific circuit's website — for example, Baltimore City Circuit Court, Montgomery County Circuit Court, or Prince George's County Circuit Court. The summons tells you which circuit issued it. Enter your juror number and date of birth in that circuit's portal.

Key Takeaways

  • Maryland's District Court and Circuit Court each have separate online portals where you can check your jury status using your juror number and date of birth.
  • Your summons states which court summoned you and which judicial circuit, so check the document before you search online.
  • You can see whether your service date is still scheduled, has been postponed, or has been cancelled.
  • If the portal does not recognize your juror number, contact the court's jury office directly — the phone number is on your summons.

What information you can find in the online portal

Once you log in with your juror number and date of birth, the portal shows your current jury status. This includes your scheduled report date and time, the courthouse location where you must appear, and any instructions specific to your summons.

The portal also displays whether your summons has been postponed — meaning the court has moved your service date to a later time — or cancelled, meaning you are no longer needed for that particular jury pool. If your status shows cancelled, you have no obligation to report. If it shows postponed, the portal usually displays your new date.

Some portals allow you to request a postponement online if you have a conflict with your scheduled date. The court reviews your request and either approves it (giving you a new date) or denies it (requiring you to report as originally scheduled). Not all circuits offer online postponement requests, so check what options your specific court provides.

Steps to access the District Court jury portal

Go to the Maryland Judiciary website (courts.maryland.gov). From the home page, look for the link labeled "District Court" or "Jury Services." This takes you to the District Court jury management system.

On the login page, enter your juror number in the first field. This is a unique number printed on your summons, usually near the top. Then enter your date of birth in the format the portal requests (typically MM/DD/YYYY). Click the button to search or log in.

If your information matches a record in the system, your jury status appears on the next screen. If the portal says it cannot find your record, double-check that you entered your juror number and date of birth exactly as they appear on your summons. If you still cannot access it, call the District Court jury office — the phone number is printed on your summons.

Steps to access your Circuit Court jury portal

First, identify which judicial circuit issued your summons. The summons states the county and circuit name. Then search online for "[Your County] Maryland Circuit Court jury" or go directly to that circuit's website.

Once on the Circuit Court website, find the jury services or jury management link. This usually appears in a menu labeled "Jury Services," "For Jurors," or "Jury Information." Click it to reach the login page.

Enter your juror number and date of birth as requested. The format varies slightly by circuit, so follow the instructions on that court's page. After you submit, your jury status information appears if your record exists in that circuit's system. If you cannot find your circuit's portal or cannot log in, the jury office phone number on your summons will connect you to someone who can look up your status by phone.

What to do if you cannot find your status online

If the online portal does not recognize your juror number or date of birth, the most direct step is to call the jury office. Every summons includes a phone number for the court that issued it. When you call, have your summons in front of you and provide your juror number, date of birth, and the case number or summons date.

The jury office staff can tell you whether your summons is still active, has been postponed to a future date, or has been cancelled. They can also answer questions about where to report, what time to arrive, and what to bring. If you have a conflict with your scheduled date, the jury office can tell you whether you can request a postponement and how to do it.

If you have lost your summons and do not have your juror number, call the jury office with your name and date of birth. They can look you up in their system and provide your juror number so you can check your status online in the future.

Understanding postponement and cancellation notices

A postponement means the court has delayed your jury service to a different date. This can happen for many reasons: the trial settled, the judge rescheduled, or the court had too many jurors report. When your status shows postponed, the portal or a notice in the mail will tell you your new report date. You must report on that new date unless you receive another postponement or cancellation.

A cancellation means you are no longer needed for jury service on your original summons. You do not need to report, and you have fulfilled your jury duty obligation for that particular summons. However, you may receive a new summons in the future — jury duty is not a one-time obligation.

If your status changes from scheduled to postponed or cancelled, the court usually sends a notice by mail. Checking the online portal lets you see the change before the mail arrives, so you know your status when ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I check my jury status if I lost my summons?

You can call the jury office with your name and date of birth, and they will provide your juror number. Once you have that number, you can use the online portal. The jury office phone number is usually available on the court's website under jury services.

How often should I check my jury status?

Check your status a few days before your scheduled report date to confirm you still need to appear. If your summons was postponed, check again before the new date. You do not need to check constantly — the court will send you a notice if your status changes significantly.

What if the online portal says my status is unknown?

This usually means your juror number or date of birth does not match the court's records. Call the jury office to verify your information. They may find a typo in how you entered it, or they may discover your summons was never entered into the system.

Do I need to check the portal if I already received a cancellation notice in the mail?

No. If you received written notice that your summons was cancelled, you do not need to report. The portal is most useful if you have not received recent mail or want to confirm your status before your report date.

Can I request a postponement through the online portal?

Some circuits allow online postponement requests, but not all. Check your circuit's portal to see if that option is available. If it is not, call the jury office to request a postponement by phone. You must request it before your scheduled report date.