Reporting for Jury Duty
On your first day of jury duty, please report to Jury Assembly, 12th Floor, by 8:30 a.m. The courthouse opens at 8:00 a.m. Please be prompt. Tardiness can impact the speed of the trial for all participants concerned, including jurors. Generally, your service day will be completed between 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. At the end of each day, jurors will be told the time to report to Jury Assembly for their next day of service.
Jury service is from Tuesday through the conclusion of a trial or when released by the Court. Your service may be continued to the following week to complete the trial. Jurors are required to serve for the duration of a trial.
What to Bring
Jury service may entail waiting in the Jury Assembly room while you await assignment to a courtroom and/or between trials. You are encouraged to bring reading materials, crossword puzzles, work, etc. WiFi is provided along with charging stations for small electronics like laptops, phones and reading devices. Jurors have access to a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and beverage/snack machines. You may bring your own food from home or leave during the lunch break to get food nearby the courthouse.
What NOT to Bring
Every person who enters Seattle Municipal Court is required to go through security and weapons screening overseen by Court Marshals. The following items are not allowed inside the courthouse:
- Firearms*
- Any potential weapons including: pocket knives, pepper spray, corkscrews, laser pointers, etc.
- Contraband and illegal items including: knives, brass knuckles, drugs, etc.
- Alcohol
*Individuals with a concealed weapons permit will have their weapon held by Court Marshals while they conduct business in the courthouse. The weapon will be returned upon exit from the courthouse.
Transportation Options
You can use King County Metro Trip Planner to plan your trip via public transportation.
Paid parking is available in the SeaPark Garage located on Sixth Avenue between Cherry and James Streets, directly east of the court. Parking is expensive, and unfortunately we do not reimburse for parking.
Metered parking is available on streets surrounding the Seattle Justice Center. There are a number of other public pay lots available within walking distance. See our Directions and Parking page for more information.
Juror Orientation
Jurors watch two videos as part of their orientation process. You may watch the videos below before your service, although they will be screened during your orientation even if you have watched them in advance.