2006-09-05 11:36:17 · 16 answers · asked by Carol R 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Ladies, and gentleman...did I say I wasn't going? Of course I'm going, I may not have to go, I just thought it would be FUN to hear some excused.
2006-09-05 14:07:20 · update #1
excuses...no need to be vile, how immature!
2006-09-05 14:08:35 · update #2
Tell them you believe strongly in the death penalty, the person on trial is your longtime neighbor, you're pregnant, you have Tourette's Syndrome or you have arthritis and can't stay seated that long.
2006-09-05 11:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by duvaldiva.com 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After receiving your summons, you may determine that you are not in a position to serve and need to get out of jury duty. If you have a compelling reason, you can ask to get out of jury duty by writing the court. This may allow you to avoid the call-in process altogether. Exemptions for getting out of jury duty are generally given for the following reasons:
You are over 70 years old.
You are a volunteer firefighter, rescue squad member or ambulance crew member.
You must care for young children or elderly adults, if your absence will put them at risk.
You are so important to the operation of a business that your absence will cause that business to fail.
You are an attorney, physician, dentist or registered nurse.
You do not have a car and are unable to use public transportation.
Excuses are not given through the mail for general work or family care responsibilities. These problems will be considered during the jury selection process (after you actually report to the courthouse.)
There are also positions you can take that will help you in avoiding jury duty. Those jury duty excuses will be discussed below under "Jury Selection."
Some jurors have questioned whether a summons sent by standard first class mail actually carries legal weight. Unless a summons is sent via registered mail and signed for by the recipient, it's difficult for the government to prove that the summons was actually received. Remember that a summons is a command from the court that you appear. Disregarding a summons (no matter how it comes to you) is a crime. Click here to read How To Get Out Of Jury Duty, an article about ways to honestly avoid jury duty.
2006-09-05 18:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jubei 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why get out? It's not sometihng you do often. Once in a lifetime chance. And plus it'll make you feel like a citizen like you're part of the country. You have to go through screening so you may not even get picked.
2006-09-05 19:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by 1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell them the truth: you're a lazy, ignorant citizen who could care less about the real justice system of contributing to a jury of one's peers. Hopefully there will not be a time in your life or someone you love that will be in dire need of a intelligent, willing, and fair juror to decide the fate of your life.
2006-09-05 18:43:48 · answer #4 · answered by HisChamp1 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is no reason unless you are sick or can't be impartial. I've served on three juries and one Special Grand Jury, It's you civic duty.
2006-09-05 18:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by CuervoBMed 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I told them that I thought that just having to go to court should warrant the death penalty. If that doesn't work just tell them you hate anybody with a tan or dark skin. Even if you have it. Works every time.
2006-09-05 18:40:25 · answer #6 · answered by jbsim75 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have kids and I am a stay at home mother. I don't have anyone to watch my kids or get them after school Works every time!
2006-09-05 19:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do! Judge's don't like cartoon figures in their juries!
2006-09-05 18:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Telll them that you have a bad back and cannot stay seated that long.
2006-09-05 18:40:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you dont feel like you can be impartial,that you have set ideas and are unbudging.
2006-09-05 18:39:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋