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Jury Duty Explained
Georgia state courts

Fulton County (Atlanta) jury duty

The jury office, checking whether to report, where to go, parking and MARTA, and pay.

Fulton County's Office of the Jury Clerk handles jurors for the Superior, State and Probate Courts1. You complete an online questionnaire2, check after 7:00 p.m. the day before whether your group must report3, and, per the court's jury FAQ, are paid $25 a day4.

Verified November 10, 2026 by Roger K. NeustadtSee sources

Times to know

7:00 p.m.The day before

Check eJuror or call the recorded line to see if your group reports3.

1 dayIf not picked

Service ends that day if you are not assigned to a case; if jury selection isn't finished, you return to complete it7.

3–5 daysIf picked

Most trials last three to five days7.

12 monthsMost affidavits

Temporary-exemption affidavits are good for 12 months, but Fulton asks you to resubmit one for each new summons; age 70+ and permanent-disability affidavits are permanent8.

Where to report

The jury assembly room is on the 7th floor of the Justice Center Tower, 185 Central Avenue SW, now also addressed as 185 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW9. You can defer one time by email or phone10. Exemption requests use the court's notarized affidavit8.

Before you go

  • Park in the juror lotsFree lots on Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW with a shuttle to the tower11. Paid parking is not validated or reimbursed12.
  • Or take MARTATo Five Points station, then walk13.
  • Dress business casualNo shorts, tank tops or hats other than religious ones14.
  • Leave prohibited items homeIncluding pocket knives, scissors, glass and pepper spray15.
  • Pack lunch if you likeThere is Wi-Fi throughout the court complex and two cafeterias; a non-perishable lunch is suggested16.

Federal jury service in Atlanta

A federal summons comes from the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division18. Federal jury duty explained.

What to do next

  1. Complete the online questionnaire2.
  2. Check after 7:00 p.m. the day before whether to report3.
  3. Email Jury Services to defer or ask about an exemption5.
Jury duty in GeorgiaStatewide rules.Gwinnett County jury dutyGwinnett's jury office.Georgia jury duty payCounty allowances.

Sources

18 official sources, with the exact sentence each rule comes from
  1. Jury Duty | Fulton County Government (fultoncountyga.gov). Fulton County Government, Jury Duty page."In Fulton County, juror service for Superior, State and Probate Courts is managed by the Office of the Jury Clerk."
  2. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."You must complete the online questionnaire. | If you are unable to complete the online questionnaire, there are printed questionnaires available on your day of service. Please arrive early to allow enough time to complete the questionnaire and check in on time."
  3. Jury Services | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury Services page."Jurors should call the juror pre-recorded voicemail or check eJuror the day prior to your service date after 7:00PM to find out whether your Group is required to report the next day."
  4. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."Fulton County pays you a $25.00 per day expense allowance to cover expenses such as parking and lunch."
  5. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."To defer or postpone your jury service one (1) time only, please contact us. Email is the best way to reach us info.juryservices@fultoncountyga.gov"
  6. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."Alternatively, you can call us at (404) 612-4600, from 10am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday."
  7. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."If you are asked to report and not assigned to a case on the day you report, your term of service will be concluded at the end of the business day. However, if you are assigned to a courtroom for jury selection and jury selection is not completed by the end of that day, you will be required to return to finish the selection process. | If you are selected to serve on a trial, your term of service will be the length of that trial. Most trials last from three to five days."
  8. Jury Exemptions and Deferrals | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury Exemptions and Deferrals."Affidavits must be notarized by a certified notary. | These affidavits are permanent exemptions. | These affidavits are good for 12 months. You must resubmit the next time you are summoned for jury duty."
  9. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."The jury assembly room is located on the 7th floor of the Justice Center Tower, 185 Central Avenue, which is between Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Mitchell Street."
  10. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."To defer or postpone your jury service one (1) time only, please contact us."
  11. Juror Parking and Directions | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Juror Parking and Directions."Jurors should park in the juror parking lots (red, yellow and silver for overflow) located on Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW. Entrances are on Richardson and on Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. Jury Services does NOT validate paid parking. | Jurors will take the free shuttle bus to the courthouse and get off at the Justice Center Tower building. This information and a parking pass are on the summons."
  12. Juror Parking and Directions | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Juror Parking and Directions."Jury Services does not validate paid parking or reimburse jurors for paid parking."
  13. Juror Parking and Directions | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Juror Parking and Directions."When coming from any direction, take Marta to the Five Points station. | The Peachtree Street entrance is closed. Access Five Points on Forsyth Street entrance ONLY. | Walk two blocks south (left as you exit the station on Forsyth Street) to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. Turn left on Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. and walk four blocks to Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. The entrance to the Justice Tower is half a block to the right on Shirley C. Franklin Blvd."
  14. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."Dress should be business casual, but respectful of the Court. Do not wear hats (unless for religious purposes), shorts, halter or tank tops, clothing that exposes the midriff, beachwear, or clothing with inappropriate graphics, logos or words."
  15. Building Security | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Building Security."You are not allowed to bring the following items into the Courthouse Complex. If you have any of these items, they will be confiscated. Some items will not be returned to you. Others will be held until you leave the building. Possession of some items could result in immediate arrest."
  16. Wireless Internet Access | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Wireless Internet Access."Fulton County offers wireless internet access throughout the court complex."
  17. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."I need a wheelchair | Please contact the Sheriff's Department at (404) 612-5152."
  18. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia - Court Locations (gand.uscourts.gov). N.D. Ga. Court Locations page; 28 U.S.C. § 90(a)(2)."The Atlanta division includes the following counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Rockdale."

Reviewed by Roger K. Neustadt, JD, attorney admitted in Georgia. Verified November 10, 2026.

Roger K. Neustadt is admitted in Georgia; pages about other states and federal courts are general information checked against official sources. How we check every rule: editorial policy. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

This page explains the law in general terms and is not legal advice. Jury Duty Explained is not affiliated with any court. Your summons and your court's instructions control, so check them first.