I have received a letter saying that I have been included on the list of potential jurors for the local Sheriff Court (Scotland). I may be called for jury duty at any time in the next 2 years. However, I am partially deaf (I wear hearing aids) and need to be able to lipread those I am listening to. I imagine this would be impossible in a court setting. Given what may be riding on my being in possession of all the facts, if I advise the Sheriff Clerk of my disability am I likely to be removed from this list?
2006-09-15 06:17:50 · 8 answers · asked by pompeii 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Call the court office that sent you the letter and ask. Here in the US you would need a doctors letter verifying the degree of your disability. It would then depend on the courts ability to accomodate you.
2006-09-15 07:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL ..Your blessed to have been invited in the first place lol . I did have one but because it was to be after i deployed out they didn't make me go but when i returned i received another one. Whats the worst that can happen you saying ehhh might lighten the mood some . Bit if you want to get out of it take the others advice contact and let them know.
2006-09-15 07:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have devices for the hearing impared. So this is not an excuse.
I did jury duy years ago and it was fascinating. It was a manslaughter trial (they were guilty) and it helped me make my decision about a career.
2006-09-15 06:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard it's almost impossible to get off of jury duty but I suppose you can go there and find out, good luck.
2006-09-15 13:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by luckylindy0 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will require a letter from you doctor....but mostly likely, yes. However, they may be able to make special accomodations for your impaired hearing.
2006-09-15 06:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by ravred300 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all probability you will be excused. It might be a prudent idea to bring a letter from your physician, explaining your needs.
2006-09-15 13:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop being such a cry baby, call the courthouse and tell them you need special accomadations! They legally have to help or excuse you! Blah Blah Blah! Serve you egocentric ***!
2006-09-15 06:20:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably not.
2006-09-15 06:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by super.sweep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋