Jury duty summons came in the mail for my husband, who is a chiropractor. He is self employed and would have to close his business to go, and his patients would be off their treatment plans. What is good way to get out of jury duty? This wouldn't just affect his income, but also the health of his patients because it's important not to miss appointments. This is what I plan to tell them, but would like a back up reason just in case.
Serious answers please, he cannot commit a felony or act prejudiced or act like he is crazy. The form doesn't even ask form much personal information, just medical history and religious affiliations, both optional.
2007-04-15 01:30:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
He shouldn't have to go because of public necessity, as the form states. BTW, mr. liberal, my husband is a gulf war veteran, so you can't complain to me about that. To those who keep saying he has a civic duty, let me ask you this...How would you feel if your doctor couldn't provide care for you when you needed it? I live in a small mid-west community and finding coverage is impossible. Just to take a 4 day weekend requires 6 months of careful appointment scheduling.
2007-04-16 03:35:27 · update #1
See http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Out-of-Jury-Duty
Tips 5-7 provide sound advice for the "voir dire" selection process. If it is a malpractice case, your husband will most likely be excused simply because he's more knowledgeable than the average juror on matters pertaining to such a case.
2007-04-15 01:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by bullet_to_the_brain 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're real knowledgeable about the topic...drugs, hospitals, alcohol, whatever, they won't take you. They're looking for a blank slate so you will judge based on the info they present, not what you already know. If the death penalty is a possibility you can always state you stand for either extreme...hang them high, or state that you are totally against the death penalty and could never convict anyone if it's an option. So, it's not necessarily what your reading on the day you have jury duty, (but that's an idea I'll keep in mind.), but how you answer the questions presented to you during jury selection. I get called for jury duty all the time. If it isn't county, it's federal. A few years ago before I wised up, I was hauled in and stuck in a jury for a drug killing. Yes, a drug dealer shoot out on the border. Unfortunately, they both needed taking out...the dude that took a bullet and the one who fired it. Both families were in the courtroom and they knew who the members of the jury were...a BAD, no win situation. Sometimes you just have to dodge jury duty for your own personal safety. I got lucky since a mistrial was called during the early part of the trial because of 9/11. Even horrific events have silver linings for some of us.
2016-04-01 02:31:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is for him to say that he is for strong penalties on criminals, this way no defence lawyer will take him, and because its a personal believe (even if he is lying) its not illegal, and after a while, he'll be excused from the Jury pool, I've done it before and I was out of there in 2 hours.
Being a doctor wont help any, the judge will tell him that their are other places his clients can go for treatment (yes, Judge's can be jerks), so he will have to show up, but he can get himself excused quickly if he comes off as overly biased.
2007-04-15 01:58:40 · answer #3 · answered by Sens Enforcer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This should work. I would call and tell them and follow with a letter. They will notify you in writing. If they deny the request, he's got to go. Failure to appear will just cause problems. Remember, even if he has to show up every day, he might now have to stay all day every day. Comply calmly is the best recourse. Maybe getting another chiropractor in the area to write a letter explaining the lost of revenue might help, too.
2007-04-15 01:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by .. .this can't be good 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What ever happened to civic duty? Is it OK for others to be forced to jury duty and not him? Is he the type that would let the military defend the country while he sits home and complains about it? Get over it and do it, my fiancee is on a grand jury and is losing tons of money too, but she accepts her civic duty as an American. There is a price to being an American, and i don't think too much of those that shirk that responsibility. Contrary to popular belief, freedom isn't free.
2007-04-16 01:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Medical problem, important job appointment and incapacity are some of the valid reasons to be out of jury duty.
2007-04-15 15:49:02 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sending back the form indicating that it would be a hardship for him and his patients should be enough to have him not be a juror.
If not, well, you see, he doesn't see any reason why any law enforcement officer would ever tell any sort of falsehood.
2007-04-15 09:58:54 · answer #7 · answered by Norsehawk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doctors hire other doctors when they can't tend their patients. Jury duty is a critical responsibility that he has to fulfill, not avoid. It isn't easy for anyone and his difficulties aren't special. Our justice system already suffers from citizen neglect.
Perhaps he can postpone it to a more predictable time and find another chiropractor to cover for him. I hope he can find a solution that meets his needs and fulfills his responsibility to his community.
2007-04-15 01:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by Dawnmarie K 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I can not answer for all jurisdictions but in NM the judge will tell you to bad just as you have rights you have responsibilities. Jury duty is one of them. BE HERE.
2007-04-15 04:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by Coasty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just another good citizen who in a little way is destroying the country by not doing their part and making excuses like any 5 year old would do.
2007-04-15 13:05:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋