Jury Duty

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AZ Courts


Tempe Municipal Court
140 East Fifth Street
Tempe, AZ 85281 

Juror Hotline: (480) 350-8446

Criminal Division: (480) 350-8270

If you feel sick or are experiencing unexplained symptoms, do not appear at the courthouse, instead, please call the Jury Office at (602) 506-5879 or visit https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/Jury/ to postpone your service.

What to Do If You Receive a Juror Summons:

If you have been summoned to appear for jury service at the Tempe Municipal Court, please call the Juror Information HOTLINE at (480) 350-8446 after 3:00 p.m. the afternoon prior to the date listed on your summons. This is a direct number to an updated recording that will verify if you will be required to appear, please listen to the recording and follow any instructions given. If you are required to appear for jury service, the recording will indicate the time you should appear.

Rescheduling Jury Service: If you need to reschedule your jury service date or you are no longer a City of Tempe Resident you will need to contact the Maricopa County Jury Commission at (602) 372-5879 (JURY). The Tempe Municipal Court cannot reschedule your service date. 

The Tempe Municipal Court does not tolerate discrimination in any form against persons with disabilities and intends to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In order to better serve your needs, please notify the Court at (480) 350-2894 PRIOR to your report date of any services that you may require and accommodations will be provided.

If you wish to take the bus for jury duty, please contact the court at (480) 350-8270 and you will be provided a bus pass to and from Court. 

Water will be available for your convenience.  A lunch break will be provided and there are several restaurants within walking distance.  There is access to a vending machine in the Court building.  Please feel free to bring lunch or snack items with you.

Suggested Items that You Are Allowed to Bring

  • Snacks and/or lunch*
  • Books/Magazines
  • Laptop computer, phone, and/or tablet
  • Work (paperwork and job-related research)
  • Homework
  • Other items to pass the time

*You may bring food and beverages from home or a restaurant into the Jury Assembly Room. Just let Security staff know you’re a Juror or show them your Juror badge when entering the building.

What the Court Provides

  • FREE Wi-Fi
  • Vending Machines
  • Water
  • Limited Electrical Outlets for Charging

 Tempe Municipal Court appreciates your participation in the jury process.