It finally happened-I received a summons for jury duty. Does anyone know any ways to get out of it? I was thinking of sending a letter stating financial hardship. I make no money, my boss doesn't pay for jury duty, and I'm a full time student. I didn't think I'd be summoned this young(I'm 22). PLEASE HELP!!!
2006-12-12 08:34:58 · 16 answers · asked by markmisslindsay 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I would never lie...I really can't afford to go to jury duty.
2006-12-12 08:42:03 · update #1
It's not that I don't want to do it. I can't afford to. I already used up all my sick days from the flu.
2006-12-12 08:43:27 · update #2
Watch the movie w/ pauly shore.
2006-12-12 08:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
In Australia if you have a medical condition such as diabetes, or your pregnant, you may be able to get out of jury duty. But must be verified by your doctor. I think doctors and certain religious groups can get out of jury duty. Also work places have to let there staff do jury duty, they can not sack you or dock your pay for attending jury duty.
But I am not sure that this applies to other countries. Please contact the Clark of courts and see what they say. There should be a contact number for enquiries on the back of the letter.
Good luck!
2006-12-12 08:47:23 · answer #2 · answered by Georgie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with you employer many will pay you full pay when called for jury duty. If not you should go as it is a civic duty. But I understand financial hardship. Your employer should pay you but if not ask him to give you a letter for jury duty stating that you're necessary in your job. Then start working on him to start paying people for jury duty. Merry Christmas
2006-12-14 08:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 22 and I've gone 3 times.
Anyways, just fill out the excuse form, and don't lie. Either you'll be excused or you won't. Tell your boss about it, you legally can't be fired for attending jury duty. Last of all, be patient and make sure you call after 6pm the night before. You might not have to show up at all.
2006-12-12 08:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by Athos 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How many times do you have to appear? If you were picked for grand jury there is a chance you won't have to appear but 4 times. Circuit court jury is different. You have more dates scheduled to appear, but most of them are always cancelled. I was picked several years ago and dreaded it like crazy, but I went. I actually ended up sitting in on a trial and I'm glad I did. We made our decision and we left feeling like we had done our civic duty and felt good. It's not as bad as you're thinking. If you REALLY feel like you can't do it, then you can try to plead hardship, but if there's any way you can do this, I recommend it. It's an experience you won't forget. (a good one)
2006-12-12 08:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by sparkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I feel for you. I have gone like 4 times in the past few years. One I stayed for because it was so interesting. The other 3 I got out of by just stating that it would be a financial hardship. Unfortunatley you cannot get out of it by writing to them you have to show up and hopefully be dismissed. I would say that works about 99% of the time. But you do have to go once it usually takes a few hours. Ruins your whole day usually. But sometimes it's pretty fast. Hope that helps
2006-12-12 08:45:20 · answer #6 · answered by crusinthru 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You make no money & your boss doesn't pay for jury duty???? The judge will laugh in your face.
Reporting does not mean you will serve. If you are "in-paneled" (i.e. interviewed to serve on jury), your answers will influence whether you are selected.
Why not take the opportunity to make a difference? Lawyers & Judges hate it when you disagree with a bad law. For example, do you think it's wrong when someone gets millions for spilling hot coffee on themselves or pot shouldn't be illegal?
2006-12-12 08:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by mike s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was summoned allot when I was away at school. Depending on the state you reside, you may be able to get away with it if you are a student. That is how I got out of it.
A journal called the Racine report may be helpful. Here is the link below.
Good luck
2006-12-12 08:41:39 · answer #8 · answered by prettychestnuteyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your civic duty and appear. Imagine if all of society took this approach to the legal system.
Just because you are 22 years old is no excuse not to appear. It is actually better because it offers a more wide range of view points within the system. It truly isn't that bad and your chances of actually having to go into the courtroom are minimal.
2006-12-14 04:37:12 · answer #9 · answered by CARL Z 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While in school, did your professors ever mention anything about civic responsibility? Judging by your attitude, I guess not.
Why not approach this as a learning experience, out in the field so to speak instead of in a stuffy classroom. Learn first-hand how our judiciary system works. It may come in handy some day.
2006-12-12 08:44:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
IT IS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO BE A GOOD AMERICAN.THERE ARE TWO WAYS YOU CAN DO THIS.FIRST YOU CAN ROB THE JUDGE,A BANK,YOUR LOCAL POLICE WILL ASSIST YOU FROM THERE.OR YOU CAN HURRY DOWN TO YOUR LOCAL RECRUITERS OFFICE AND JOIN THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMAN WHO REALLY COULDN'T AFFORD TO GO TO WAR.I THINK YOU GET IT.BUT IF NOT,LOOK AT IT AS AN HONOR TO BE ABLE TO GIVE SOMEONE A FAIR TRIAL.AS YOU WOULD WANT.DO THE RIGHT THING.
2006-12-16 01:34:02 · answer #11 · answered by troy s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋