Do you call them or write them a letter or do you tell them your excuse at the court?
2007-10-14 08:39:06 · 25 answers · asked by justin c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
you really shouldnt make an excuse.
just go and get it over with.
2007-10-14 08:41:42 · answer #1 · answered by Shay Shay 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There aren't many reasons that you will be able to escape jury duty. One reason is a medical condition-and you will need a doctor's excuse. Another reason that you wouldn't have to serve is if you have a conflict with either side/know too much of the case.
I wouldn't recommend making up an excuse because that could potentially lead you in a lot of trouble. If you are worried about losing money because you're missing work, don't-they pay you for the days that you serve. Also it is a duty that comes along with being an American.
Hopefully you'll choose to do the right thing.
2007-10-14 08:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by shorty951983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real question is why do you really want an excuse to keep from doing your civic duty? Your employer doesn't have a policy to cover your absence during your jury duty? Odd. Now having stated my goody two shoes reply, in my area the judges are really tough & from my personal experiance, less than .1% (that's point 1 percent) potential jurors are excused. Warrants are issued for people who fail to show. My postal person lost my first notice & I received a nice note that stated if I didn't call a phone # within 5 days, a warrant would be issued for my arrest. I called & told them my story & I was re-scheduled for immediate jury duty. However our case was dropped quickly as it was settled out of court & they dismissed all the potential jurors. So I am good for another year! I think you really ought to go if you possibly can just to see how our justice system really works!
2016-05-22 12:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by bernice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an American you have a duty and it is not only a right, but also a very legal responsibility. If your boss is giving you a hard time, you should advise the court that you are at risk of losing your job if you participate. They will explain that your boss has no right to pressure you in this matter.
In any case, do not blow this off. You can be put in jail for not abiding by this request for your presence.
Follow all of the instructions as shown on your summons. There are ways of not having to serve, read the back of the summons. If anything does apply, check it and send it back in time OR if there is no time bring it with you to the place you were told to appear.
2007-10-18 07:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is: is your excuse a valid one? I mean, are you trying to avoid jury duty for a non-so-valid reason?
If you have a legitimate excuse, then just follow the instructions on your papers about doing that.
But it's a good idea to go anyway. I think you get some coffee for free, and sometimes they let you out early without any demands at all.
2007-10-14 08:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by Adel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you absolutely can't make it to the court on the date you are summoned you can call them and let them know.
You can also write a letter.
In general, (at least in Illinois) you have to blow off jury duty many times in row before they do anything to you.
2007-10-14 08:47:16 · answer #6 · answered by Lively 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother. Unless you're on death's doorstep, most courts will not accept any excuses. Your best option is to notify the jury commissioner immediately of your concerns and see what he / she suggests. Some excuses accepted at times in Ohio are out of the state / country, single parent, judge/lawyer, essential,position, and the aforementioned on death's doorstep.
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2007-10-14 08:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by Lil Bro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a legitimate excuse, then you need to take care of it right away. For us, the courts needs everything in writing at least 5 days prior to date you go on call. They recently made an exception to that rule for me because of surgery on my hand and not being able to drive...and because I requested to be put on the list for the next session. If you're just looking to get out of it because you don't want to be bothered, sorry, I can't help.
2007-10-14 19:36:29 · answer #8 · answered by night-owl gracie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a serious face, don't smile or anything. go to the courts and ask the usher if you can see the judge.
Then tell the judge that you feel you would give an unfair decision for all defendants because you hate and mistrust everyone...tell him/her that no matter what the case was you would find the defendant guilty as charged.
Stick to this story and the judge will have to dismiss you on the ground of it becoming an unfair trial.
Good luck with that.
2007-10-14 08:46:15 · answer #9 · answered by blissman 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell the judge you do not have faith in the justice system. He will have you dismissed immediately. There is no judge that will place such person in any jury. It does not matter if you have faith or have no faith in the justice system, you will be dismissed from the jury pool just for making the statement.
2007-10-18 08:41:14 · answer #10 · answered by netfish_made_me_rich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a very good reason to get out of jury service. if its medical i think you need to get a doctors letter from your gp explaining why. i would call first and they will explain what to do. i imagine you will have to write a letter yourself but the curt will explain where to send it. hope this helps
2007-10-14 08:42:46 · answer #11 · answered by fiona o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋