i have gotten summons to do jury bottle duty but my daughter will not take a bottle what do i do
2007-10-12 16:11:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can get out of it. If they start making a big deal about it, then get a Dr. note stating that you can't do jury duty because it would be emotionally and physically hard on you to do so. Emotionally, because it would be very stressful to get your daughter to take a bottle when she isn't used to it and physically because of the risk of engorgement when your body isn't used to it. Not only that, but you could mess up your milk supply if you start pumping, and that is not a good idea if you don't do it routinely. You could also contact a La Lecha League leader who could help you find laws which dictate this.
I don't think it will be too hard for you to get out of Jury Duty, because I was able to do so because I home school my kids. It wasn't hard at all to get out of it.
2007-10-12 16:33:11 · answer #1 · answered by Fedup Veteran 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
fill out your jurors questionnaire- where it says "will jury duty cause any undue hardships" then answer yes and explain that you are a nursing mother. OR you can call the clerk of the circuit court where you are to serve and tell them that you are a nursing mother and can not attend. they will more than likely send you a letter from a judge excusing you from jury duty. They do not want someone on a jury that can not devote their whole attention to the case at hand- and you would not in all honesty be able to do that if you are uncomfortable with engorged breasts or leaking or worrying about your babe.
2007-10-12 23:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You can get out of jury duty by telling the judge that you are a nursing mother, you should be able to get excused because your daughter depends on you. Don't worry about it- just talk to the judge and you'll get excused more than likely.
2007-10-13 00:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by freedom_isn't free 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and explain to the judge that you are a nursing
mother and your baby still needs you. That should get you out of jury duty.
2007-10-12 23:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where I live you can put it off for 6 months, at which time you can recieve another summons, that should help you. If they don't do that where you live, ask to be excused for the reason stated. I am sure any judge will consider that a valid excuse.
2007-10-12 23:20:33 · answer #5 · answered by WENDY S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not entirely sure, but I think they'll take that as an excuse. If you have a dependent that requires your full guardianship they'll let you off. I think I read it on their jury summons card once.
2007-10-12 23:15:48 · answer #6 · answered by buenanser 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about your jurisdiction but I would call or write the court and let them know you will be willing to serve jury duty in the future. Usually they will accommodate you unless you have a history of excuses.
2007-10-12 23:20:03 · answer #7 · answered by Johnny D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can be excused, just contact them and let them know you are a breastfeeding mother. If they give you any guff about it, contact the Le Leche League. They will back you up, and no one in the judicial system will push back against a possible lawsuit that not letting you out of JD would cause.
2007-10-12 23:17:07 · answer #8 · answered by buckstopshere27 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can postpone jury duty until after your daughter stops nursing. Also, your daughter will take a bottle if she is hungry enough.
2007-10-12 23:15:55 · answer #9 · answered by a sanchez 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
tell the court bailiff about it and he or she will tell you what to do. you might have a letter from your doctor supporting this. most likely they will release you from jury at this time. good luck and congrats for your precious baby
2007-10-12 23:16:29 · answer #10 · answered by walterknowsall 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋