i am in kentucky
i dont care to do it but i have no vehicle no one to take care of my child when school is out. these things can last a while. it is a major hardship because i will have to get someone to bring me and it would take from there schedules as well.
2006-08-30 07:59:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
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2006-08-30 08:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In most states, you're required to appear to the jury summons or they will come to your house and arrest you. Seriously, they mean business.
Even if you don't have a vehicle. They'll expect you to walk to a bus station or take a taxi. That's just the way it is. I've been to jury duty a lot and the judge doesn't accept any excuses when people don't appear. They're 'no-nonsense' all the way and I've seen the judges get very mad and start lecturing everyone who did show up about how that person was getting arrested.
But here's the good news: Once you appear, being the parent or custodian of an elderly person or child will get you out of it. I believe the policy is that if the children are under 13 and would be left alone without your supervision that you have a legal excuse, and you won't have to worry about being on a jury.
Just make sure you arrange to show up to the first summons appearance. Get a babysitter and find someone to drive you, or take a bus. They don't play games. A summons is serious. You're in contempt of court if you don't show up.
In a few states, you can legally respond to the summons by calling in to a number listed on the jury summons. That's rare. But if there's a number then you might be able to take advantage of that.
2006-08-30 09:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a legit reason to me.
If all else fails, tell them you are racist of every religion/race. That should do the trick!
2006-08-30 08:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by mytrollinid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is truly a hardship you just need to tell them and they will excuse you. If not, you need to do your civic duty.
2006-08-30 08:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by _me_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they ask you if you have heard about the case, tell them that you have. That means that you already have an opinion on the case and therefore they will not chose you.
2006-08-30 08:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by fiyera 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to have a really believable reason. you have to go the first day. you might not even be selected, i wouldn't worry. just expalin your situation to the judge.
2006-08-30 08:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by iteach2change 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest just like that and see where it gets you
2006-08-30 08:35:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you a single parent?? If you are that sometimes works.
2006-08-30 08:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by LITTLE 1 :o) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
say you are racisist or you dont like gay people. thats the fastest way.
2006-08-30 08:06:29 · answer #9 · answered by pd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest.
2006-08-30 09:34:11 · answer #10 · answered by Turbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋