Are members of the clergy exempt from jury service?

Answer 1

No, but anyone can get out of jury service if you point at the prisoner and start yelling "electric chair". lol. But in all seriousness, no one is exempt from jury service except maybe people in the legal system (police, lawyers, etc.)

Answer 2

California law, which is similar to the laws of most states says you are qualified to be a juror if you:

-Are a U.S. citizen
-Are at least 18 years old
-Can understand English enough to understand and discuss the case
-Are a resident of the county that sent you the jury summons
-Have not served on a jury in the last 12 months
-Are not currently on a grand jury or on another trial jury
-Are not under a conservatorship
-Have had your civil rights restored if you were convicted of a felony or malfeasance while holding public office

I am not aware of any jurisdiction in the United States that has a provision that automatically exempts clergy from jury service.

Answer 3

They are exempt as they are deemed to provide spiritual guidance and a non-judgemental approach to humanity, so jury service flies in the face of their work.
So are the others listed as is anyone deemed to provide an essential service in their job, likely to be majorly impacted upon by Jury service, so also Drs, Nurses, Fire and Rescue Staff and Paramedics.

Answer 4

Yes. Members of the clergy are exempt as are member sof teh police, army, probation service, solicitors and anyone working for the Justice Service

Answer 5

I know of no jurisdiction in the U.S. where they are excused. It would likely be subject to constitutional challenge if that were the case.

Answer 6

They have the right to be excused, in Scotland anyway.

Answer 7

Not in any jurisdiction that I know of nor should they be.

Answer 8

Not in the US.