I received a jury qualification form in the mail, do I have to fill this out I dont want to do jury duty?

Answer 1

Yes you do. Jury duty is not that bad. I have done it twice and found it to be very informative and interesting.

Answer 2

Yes. It's probably punishable by contempt if you don't.
Remember that, compared to all the other "rights" you have under the Constitution, service on a jury is a "duty," much like a draft in the military--it's a patriotic duty required of you as a citizen as repayment for the advantages of living in our society. Like a draft, some people will not be asked, some people will not qualify, and some people will be excused, but that doesn't mean you can simply refuse the process.

The only way our justice system works is when impartial citizens come in, evaluate the merits of the case, and provide an objective, group opinion. It's very important.

And to "Charles" -- Ha! Parties LOVE republicans on the jury. In criminal cases, the prosecutor will take a republican just about every time; and in civil cases, defense attorneys LOVE LOVE LOVE conservative republicans!

Answer 3

You can delay jury duty but not disregard it. If you are , say a college student, you could tell them that this would interfere with your school schedule. However, you do have to complete the form and then inform the judge as to why this is an inconvenience to you. But, you will be called upon for jury duty again, most likely in the summer. I would go ahead and do it, and get it over with. You might find it very interesting!! Good luck.

Answer 4

If you have good reasons for not wanting jury duty, just fill out the form and write in that you want to get on a jury real bad so you can impose the death penalty in any case you get assigned. After they receive that, you will be out of jury duty.

Answer 5

Yes, you have to fill out the form and return it. It's your civic duty to be a juror. We have no choice. I get called every 3 years and I know people who never get called. They get your name from the census bureau, not the voter list in your city. A lot of people don't want to have to do jury duty but sometimes the case can be interesting - and it gets you out of work (with pay) for a day. Most trials last only one day and some can last up to 3, unless it's a criminal case. They can last longer.

Answer 6

The only thing I know of that you HAVE to do is die.

Everything else comes with a choice. A choice that can have consequences. If you refuse food, it is your choice but the consequence is inevitably death. You can refuse to complete the qualification form but the consequences will probably see a judge holding you "in contempt of court", fining you, incarcerating you or both.

Go ahead and do your duty or you can sneak out of it. If you are a person who has no trouble with lying under oath, just tell them you think all cops are liars and should never be trusted. Or tell them you have already formed an opinion. Or tell them anyone brought to court has got to be guilty. Get the idea?

I couldn't do that, personally I have trouble lying under oath and not being a former President I probably couldn't get away with it anyway.

Answer 7

Yes, every citizen is required to fill out their form, and if you get selected, you go to the courthouse and either go on a jury or leave.

Answer 8

Yes, it is against the law not to. However, if you don't want to be on the jury just let them know that and pre-judge, then they won't select you.

Answer 9

Yes, you have to do it. It is a duty yo your country, therefore you are required to do it. Just fill it out and take a day off from work.

Answer 10

yes you do, you can say it would be a financial burden to do jury duty and in most cases you would be excused. if you don't respond you could go to jail.