I am a truck driver....Iam driving between Chicago- California -Toronto and back Chicago. I never know exactly when I will be at home. If I will stay at home for a week it is gona hurt me financialy. We have 2 little boys and we still have payment on truck and trailer and we are already in financial trouble. How can I be excused from jury duty? I was not born in US so my English is not best so I may not very well understand some words.
2007-03-28 05:55:56 · 21 answers · asked by pupicek77 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
YES you must act prejudiced against the case or act like you have some inside detail. they will not allow you to stay
2007-03-28 06:02:26 · answer #1 · answered by Lucky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if Jury Duty would cause financial hardship, and you can show that, you can get out. I think it's also possible if you need to be away for work during that time. You qualify either way. Your notice card should have info on the subject. If not, call the courthouse and ask.
2007-03-28 13:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the # on the jury notice and explain the situation. Financial hardship may get you out of jury duty. You may have to have your boss send a letter that you do not get paid for missing work, even for jury duty.
2007-03-28 13:00:24 · answer #3 · answered by biscuitperifrank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, financial difficulty alone will not get you excused. Almost everyone makes that argument and in many instances, you get reimbursed for gas money and a per diem food expense. It's pennies, but it still prevents that argument from being a strong one.
If you mention you don't understand English well, it may work. Email me via my yahoo answers profile and I'll give you additional info.
I used to work in a criminal defense law firm as an investigator and a trial assistant. I always helped lawyers pick jurors.
2007-03-28 13:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should ask you about your avalibility. If you tell them you are a truck driver, etc., they may let you be excused. Just be honest with them. I do know when I got jury duty for federal court, it asked me the days I was not avalible. I would of gotten paid for my jury duty. Some companies also give you your time lost too.....just depends on the company.
2007-03-28 13:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by kcbrim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live. In many states, California being one of them, financial hardship is considered in obtaining a release from jury duty.
2007-03-28 13:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by Captain Al 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you received your documents for jury duty, there should be a number to call. Call them and tell them you work situation and that you will travel. Ask them if it will be a problem and see if you can get out of it.
2007-03-28 12:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by doe ray me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can basically just tell them, for whatever case you are bieng possibly selected for, you have a conflicting interest about the case. it would cloud sound judgement.. Example: the case is about someone who killed someone drinking and driving. you basically say you lost a family member to a drunk driver, the lawyer will not let you be a juror
2007-03-28 13:01:03 · answer #8 · answered by NYC212 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go in and act like you don't understand what they are saying to you. you will be dismissed, but remember what goes around comes around and if I were to ever need a jury I definitely don't want someone on there that doesn't want to be there.
2007-03-28 13:01:11 · answer #9 · answered by kissybertha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you cant get out of it, you will be given prior notice to be there. Work does not stop you having to go. You will be financially compensated in full, but have to prove your losses. You can claim all expenses back too.
2007-03-28 13:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋