Michael Jackson called for jury service in Santa Barbara County
Andrew Mccoy
Updated on April 06, 2026
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) -- Michael Jackson has been summoned back to court -- as a juror. Jackson received a jury summons at his Neverland Valley Ranch, four months after he was acquitted of child molestation charges. It's unlikely that Jackson will show up for jury selection. His lawyers have filed paperwork for a deferment based on the fact that he now lives in Bahrain.His former defense lawyer says Jackson is now "permanently living outside of the United States." Jury Commissioner Gary Blair says Jackson likely will be excused from serving. Blair said he summoned Ronald Reagan when he was president but granted him a deferment until he was out of office. Actress Bo Derek, also a local resident, received at least two jury summonses and served on one panel without incident.