1. Respond to your summons
Complete the qualification questionnaire within ten days of receiving your summons. You can respond online or by mail using the form in your packet.
2. Check your group
On your service date, confirm whether your reporting group has been called before you leave home.
3. Postpone or be excused
Need a different date or have a qualifying hardship? Submit a request before your service date.
Reporting groups
Each summons lists a group number. Use the table to see today's representative status. In production this table would update live from the jury management system.
| Group | Report? | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Yes | Report to the downtown courthouse by 8:00 a.m. |
| 15 | Standby | Check again after 5:00 p.m. today. |
| 16 | No | Released. Your service is complete. |
| 17 | Standby | Check again the morning of your date. |
| 18 | Yes | Report to the Independence courthouse by 8:30 a.m. |
What to know
- Pay
- Jurors receive the statutory daily fee plus mileage. Many employers continue regular pay; check your policy.
- Length
- Most service is one day or one trial. If you are not seated on a jury, your service usually ends that day.
- What to bring
- Your summons, a photo ID, and any documentation supporting a hardship request.
- Parking
- Validated parking is available near both courthouses. See locations.
- Accommodations
- Need an interpreter, assistive listening, or accessible seating? Request an accommodation.
Common questions
Can I reschedule?
Yes. You may request one postponement to a date within the next several months without stating a reason. Submit it before your assigned date.
Who is exempt?
Missouri law allows certain exemptions and excuses, including documented medical hardship and primary caregiver responsibilities. The questionnaire walks you through eligibility.
I lost my summons.
Contact the Jury Services Office with your name and the date on your notice. See contact details.
Is jury service safe and accessible?
Both courthouses are wheelchair accessible and provide accommodations on request. Tell us what you need ahead of time so we can prepare.
Jury duty is the single highest-volume transaction for a court this size, so it earns a dedicated, plain-language page with the three core actions above the fold. The status table models a live integration point with the jury management system. All names, dates, and group numbers shown are representative placeholders, not real assignments.