I have been selected for jury duty three weeks from now, but the same day I am supposed to show up to court I have to do something school related. I have to go to an exhibition in Gainesville, Florida for architecture pin-ups. I was wondering if I could get away by saying that I have to go to school that day? I have never done this so I have no clue if that is possible. Thanks
2007-04-02 16:16:29 · 9 answers · asked by Agustin 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
You can try the Jury Commissioners or the Court Administrator for your local/county court. If you explain the circumstances, you may get excused.
However, in my area of Pennsylvania, they rarely excuse anybody for any reason other than a health or healthcare reason.
Don't consider not reporting. In some jurisdictions, they fine you for that.
If you give a certain kind of answers during voir dire questioning, you might be excused right away.
2007-04-02 16:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally you can re-schedule your duty date by filling out the initial form they sent you and mailing it back. You actually can pick your duty date going that route, and they'll try to match your preference or give you the closest date to your first choice (starting with that day, no earlier). However, because you only have three weeks, I'm assuming that window of opportunity is long gone.
There should be a number available for you to call the court office(s). Your best bet would be to give them a ring and say you have something going on and need to reschedule if it's at all possible. You don't need to tell them why. Depending on the court and people you're talking to will depend on how responsive they are in letting potential jurors go for academic issues. Some will support you, some won't, so I'd leave that discussion out. You're not required to tell them where you need to be, just that you can't be there. They should be able to re-schedule you.
Good luck!
2007-04-03 02:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the State you live in. I once got out of jury duty because I was attending school in another city. They are usually good at working with you.
2007-04-02 18:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by cali_23_05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your summons, and call the courthouse. I know in Texas students are not required to attend jury duty, for just the reason you stated, there are educational liabilities if you are chosen. And actually, jury summons are not certified letters, there is no way they can ever prove you received it.
2007-04-03 04:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by JayhawkC04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say that you have been selected.You should be in the box or your could end up on the other side of the room,IF you just received the letter give them a call and reschedule. That all !!YOU are not selected at all because you be going in this week
2007-04-02 23:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by allawishes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely - but you can try. How strict the courts are varies a great deal. Contact them and see - its about your only option!
but if you do serve - don't forget about the concept of 'jury nullification"!!
2007-04-03 05:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by DocSkinner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The letter you received in the mail gives you the option of serving a different day if you absolutely have to. Look over it again, and send your response in.
2007-04-02 16:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the number on the summons. They will let you reschedule.
2007-04-02 16:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact them and ask if you can reschedule. they are pretty good about it.
2007-04-02 16:20:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋