Register at the JPORTAL website and complete your juror questionnaire. You can sign up for text or email notifications or request an excusal or deferral.You may be excused from service on request if you: Are 75 years of age or older;; Have reported to court for jury service in the past 12 months. I submitted a request to be excused due to undue hardship based on this rule: "The prospective juror must travel an excessive distance. This guide will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the process, including step-by-step instructions, best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid. 1. Applications for Grand Jury service are accepted throughout the year. The person has been discharged as a Grand. Juror in any court of this state within one year;. 3. New allegation of biased jury selection raised amid review of dozens of California death penalty cases. Please bring the reporting instruction portion of your summons with you filled out with your phone numbers and any address or name changes you may have.