How do you avoid jury duty ? I dont vote to keep off the jury pool, but still have gotten called I keep postponing it hopeing they will go away. Is there a way to be exempted from it forever ??
2006-08-15 17:45:23 · 15 answers · asked by johnman142 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
When you get to court, keep twirling around in circles constantly. If asked about you unusual behavior, say you are being followed by Zarquod the Space God, who everyone knows sneaks up from behind.
2006-08-15 17:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by szydkids 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you're really bent on getting out of jury duty (keep in mind that intentional avoidance of jury duty is illegal), just find a way to get yourself disqualified.
It's not being realistic to get "exempted forever". The one time every 5 years you get called, show up for the first half-hour or so. That's when they decide who's going to be on the jury.
There's a process known as "striking" the jury, where each lawyer asks questions to eliminate candidates. Answer one of the questions (any question will usually do) in a way that's not favorable to the lawyer asking it, and you're off.
I make no warranty, either expressed or implied, as to the legality or ethical quality of any of the above advice. It is, however, the truth.
2006-08-15 19:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by The Walrus 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
maybe i am a nerd, but i would LOVE jury duty! thanks to my profession..it will never happen. but i don't see how something so important has been classified with the likes of going to the dentist, or taking a STD test. lol. it's your civic duty to serve on a jury (ok, now i'm sounding like my government affairs professor). but honestly, just go with an open mind. you never know what impact you can have on a person's life. do you think you are a good person? would you want a person like you to serve on a jury for YOUR case? if not, well...that doesn't mean tha you are useless for someone else! :)
where i work, the judges still have no mercy. they can usually tell when someone is fibbing to get out of jury duty. they typically make u stay for the duration of the trial if you use an excuse that you can't be fair and impartial. better excuses are those affecting medical problems, children, preplanned vacations, etc....
2006-08-15 18:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by sexy law chick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that once you reach 65, jury duty is optional. People who have been convicted of a felony also can't serve on a jury. Certain medical conditions might get you out of it temporarily. Other than that, just hope your number is large enough that they won't need you to come in.
2006-08-15 17:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by ahandle101 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When they interview you, just be politically incorrect. Tell them that you are racially biased. (Even if you aren't) I've never been called for jury duty, and I am a registered voter, with a clean record. Maybe get registered, and then vote in November. Doing this may exempt you in the future.
Maybe if you commit a felony and get caught, might get you out of jury duty.
But that's a lot of trouble to go to, to get out of it.
It would probably be best to ignore the notice, and wait to see what happens.
2006-08-15 18:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by Schona 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well if you don't vote and you are want to know how to avoid jury duty .......I hope you realize you have no right to complain about anything President Bush or any elected official ........and maybe you should think about this the next time a criminal gets an easy sent and get out to rape or murder again--- hey you can't say anything b/c you didn't vote and you got out of jury duty... Just think about it...................
2006-08-15 19:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by ibelieve 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES,THERE IS ! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GIVE UP YOUR RIGHTS AS AN AMERICAN AND LEAVE OUR COUNTRY! YOU DON'T DESERVE TO HAVE THE COMFORTS AND FREEDOMS IF YOU CAN'T DO A LITTLE JURY DUTY FOR YOUR COUNTRY!!! HOW DARE YOU ASK SUCH A SELFISH IMMATURE QUESTION! WE HAVE PPL FIGHTING RIGHT NOW FOR YOUR FREEDOM! YOU NEED TO RETHINK YOUR CITIZENSHIP AND FIND A PLACE YOU CAN BE LAZY AND NOT CARE ABOUT WHO RUNS OUR COUNTRY OR IF PPL ARE RECEIVING THE MOST FAIR AND EQUAL TRIAL THAT EVERY AMERICAN DESERVES!! MAYBE NO ONE WOULD SHOW UP FOR YOU COURT DATE AND YOU COULD JUST BE PUT BEHIND BARS WHERE YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT VOTING OR JURY DUTY!!!!!! SHAME.
2006-08-15 18:15:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i can only speak for my state ny. my friend tried to get out of jury duty and she had a school schedule showing that she was in school and they still picked her. you can only postpone for so long
2006-08-15 17:52:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont register 2 vote. im 25 & have never went one time when i get jury duty notices in the mail
2006-08-15 17:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
they want to know if you have ever been through abuse or if you would be a good and fair juror for me i have been abused, and i would say hang them...
now you still have to go down there and talk to them but they will weave you out the last time my mom was called i took my dads wrap sheet and said why didnt you do anything with him why didnt he go to prision why you sorry people letting someone who abused me go..
But thats besides the point
2006-08-15 17:50:46 · answer #10 · answered by away right now 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋