How far and to what depth am I obligated to the jury duty process?

Question

I recieved a notication for possible jury duty. A form asking very intrusive questions is included. I have no problem answering just the basics. The questions I believe are intrusive I would like to answer na(not applicable(I would love to put none of your damn business!)). The end of the form is to be signed and dated. As a signee of this form you are lible for purgery(I the signee under penalty of purgery....state the above to be true). This questionaire form is really an interogation.
I believe once you signed it, it becomes a document in the public domain. It feels like I am being interogated without my lawyer present without having been read my rights for a crime I did not commit!!!! WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS???????? I am I
obligated to answer all questions? Am I obligated to singn and date the form. Can I answer the basics, not sign the form, and just mail it in???

Answer 1

in all my years of being eligable for jury duty i have never been asked to fill out a questionaire but if it concerns you this much take it to a lawyer and let them help.

Answer 2

Generally, any questions you do not feel like answering publicly can be provided in private. These questions are not generally set forth in a jury duty notice.

Certain things (i.e. a criminal record) may prevent you from acting as a juror. These things are generally part of the public record already. If you are disqualified as a juror by something, they need you to state it truthfully, which is why they require it under penalty of perjury.

Anything beyond your current ability to serve as a juror should not be in the initial juror notice. If you feel they are asking questions beyond this, contact the court clerk or consult an attorney. Providing false information is a crime, as is evading jury service. However, there is always the possibility that this is a scam, requesting private info (i.e. credit cards and social security numbers).

Answer 3

Of course you are obligated to complete and return the form. Contempt of Court is not a good place to be in.

I think its highly unlikely that any of your answers aren't out there in the Public Domain available to an Officer of the Court to find anyhow.

Answer 4

Oh good god, just fill out the damn form and do your civic duty. They are just trying to figure out what side of the fence you come from so they can form a fair jury.

You really have that much of a problem answering questions like "What community groups do you belong to?" and "How many children do you have?".

Seriously. Get a grip.

Answer 5

The answers will not be part of some public record. Three people will see them, and only two of them might actually pay attention. The two attys and the judge.

Answer 6

call the clerk of courts and tell them respectfully your concerns. most courts will excuse you from serving if you have a valid reason as to why you shouldn't and contrary to popular belief the majority of courts will not issue a warrant for your arrest if you do not show up.

Answer 7

By law it is a government document and you must answer the question truthfully, but if you can't for some reason, just leave it blank, or put not to my knowledge. if it is blank you are not leaving yourself liable!