City of Puyallup

Who is eligible for jury service?

A Jury Summons Letter is mailed to you by the Court which determines eligibility to serve and explains the process.  Jury service is requested for a one month period. Your service month is indicated at the top of your letter.

To be eligible for jury service, you must be 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a resident with a Puyallup address and must be able to communicate in English.  If you have been convicted of a felony, you must have had your civil rights restored.

If you meet all of the eligiblility requirments, the bottom portion of your letter should be signed, dated and returned to the jury clerk within 10 days. 

Excusal from jury duty?

Certain individuals may have extraordinary circumstances that would interfere with their ability to serve (extreme hardship, chronic illness (as per RCW 2.36.100).  Any person requesting an excuse must submit a letter to the jury clerk indicating the hardship or reason for excuse.  Please include in your letter an email address.

Letters will be reviewed, and you will be notified by mail or email (if email address provided) regarding the excusal request from jury duty.

Selection of potential jurors

If you are selected to be part of the jury pool, you must call the Clerk's Office at (253) 841-5450 option 2 for juror information, each Thursday during your service month.  Instructions as to reporting are on the recorded line.  

The average duration of a trial is one full day.  You may bring appropriate reading material for use during a recess or break.  Parking is ample in the lots which surround the buildings. 

Jury Duty: An obligation and an honor.

Most find jury duty an interesting and rewarding experience.  We realize in today's world most are working and have very busy schedules.

We sincerely thank all of you for taking the time for jury service - your courts depend on you!