How to excuse yourself from summons for jury service? Is there a good excuse we can use that works all the time? or is there a trick to it?
2006-06-15 16:59:07 · 15 answers · asked by mmcdmd 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Do your civic duty, it's the price of being able to vote. You might not be chosen anyway.
2006-06-15 17:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jury duty is one of the costs of living in a free society. The reasons for being excused from jury duty are extablished by state law, and most states have tightened up those laws so it is more difficult to get excused that it used to be. Still, if you really CAN’T serve, tell the truth. Most lawyers won’t want you on the case if you can’t concentrate on the case because you’re going to be so worried about how you’ll pay the bills without your paycheck.
Someone here said jury pools are drawn from voter registration lists. Most states plugged that loophole, because some people were canceling their voter registration as soon as the election was over and only re-registering when the next election comes around. Thus, the states started to supplement their list by using a number of other lists, such as driver's licenses and even your phone or utility accounts.
2006-06-15 19:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Larry L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since potential jurors are obtained from voter registration lists, the best way to avoid being called for jury duty would be to not register to vote. I am not advising that you do that, but none the less, that is probably the best way. You could always become a convicted felon, but that would be a terrible solution. Then there was the guy that said " prove to me that he's not guilty ", that got him excused real fast. Then there is the fact that many jurors are not aware of, and that is that a juror can judge the law as well as the facts of the case. Judges do not like you to be aware of that. If the judge knows you are aware of that, that might get you excused. I do not recommend ticking off a judge in your own county, not a good idea. Judging from some of the nit wits I have seen on jurys, if you have half a brain, do us a favor and be a jurer.
2006-06-15 17:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by mole man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your under the care of a doctor and you are unable to serve jury duty..Have to have written excuse from your doctor...I have a friend that had major surgery and was unable to attend..So I know that is one reason you are excused.
2006-06-15 17:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can give a plausible reason. Sickness or financial hardship, the courts usually will allow you to forego jury duty.
2006-06-15 17:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by wackyguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
r u insane? If you are a certified raving lunatic you probably will not be selected for jury duty, but be careful because if you are a paranoid schitzo stark raving loony you could end up in the government
2006-06-15 17:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're rather precise yet they can music the interest precise from posting to shipping so be careful. Ducking out on Jury provider can and doubtless is an offence. probable for contempt and this can reason you larger issues than the DMV.
2016-11-14 20:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to jury duty and when they interview tell them what they don't want to hear. Ex. Are men good? No, I hate men; they are pigs.
2006-06-15 17:03:28 · answer #8 · answered by Lacey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad is a judge and i know it is illegal to evade Jury duty unless you have disabilities, you are deathly sick, own a business, have a job you cannot leave, or you don't speak English (Don't try to fake it they will find out). Basically you can't dodge it.
2006-06-15 20:04:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? I recently served, I was nervous, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would love to do it again. It is your duty to help protect your community.
2006-06-21 05:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by mikemadie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋