How do I get out of jury duty?
468140
I was excused from jury duty because I'm a full-time college student. You can also be excused for the following reasons: \n-You have a medical condition and jury service presents a hazard to your health. \n-You are an active member of the military. (National Reserve members are NOT exempt.) \n-You currently have a lawsuit filed in Cook County. \n-You currently reside in a nursing home or institution.\n-You will suffer extreme financial hardship. \n-You cannot obtain childcare. \n-You are the primary caretaker of another person\n\nYou just have to provide proof for your reason. If you have any other reason you think may be valid just contact your jury administration office and talk to them.
834672
If your in a court that has a high conviction rate if it goes to jury trial and the state evidence against you is enough to prove it was you then I would get a lawyer and possible get a reduced charge to pled guilty to before I just plead Guilty. If you plead guilty and goto jail APPEAL right away they might stay the charges and you wont serve until you loose the APPEAL. Get a cheap lawyer who doesnt have alot of cases to defend that is familar with the court in which your being charged, they can talk to the judge and prosocution to try and work something out so you dont serve time.
1032287
I've never tried. Been summoned for jury duty 3 times, and happily did my DUTY each time. My wife got called once, but she was 9 months pregnant at the time and they let her out of it (her first day of duty would have been her due date).
270472
Call or goto you local court house.
479900
kick in the door, use a bat. haha \n\nOK really, call the sheriff, its the only way you will really be able to it and cover your ass.  If they cant do it they will be able to tell you how.
996726
That is affirmative the only days you are allowed to take off are the actual days that you report for the jury pool. You will stay in a room until you are called. Bring a good book to read.
70778
Yes, they do. Anyone called for jury duty must report to the court..If you have a very good reason, to not appear, such as being ill, or disabled, you must show the proof to the court clerk, or contact them, and explain your situation..A letter from your doctor, will be enough..
126882
That question is nearly impossible to answer for a number of reasons.  There may be things about you that make you a desirable juror or an undesireable juror.  And experiences differ so widely.\n\nI am an attorney in California and I am 37.  I have been summoned for to jury duty 4 times in state court, but I have never served on a jury.  I've never been summoned for federal court.  My wife is 38.  She has been summoned once for state and once for federal court.  She served on jury in a rape case.\n\nMy dad is 60 and he's served on one jury.  My mom is 58 and never served on a jury.  My sister is 36 and has never been summoned for jury duty.  Who knows how to explain such a wide variety of experiences and what implications that has for you?
1119035
Depending on the laws of your state, you could be in contempt of court; subject to fines and possible jail time. If jury duty presents a hardship to you, you should contact the clerk of courts and explain why you can't attend. It used to be in my state (Ohio) that if you were a member of the clergy, officer of the court (attorney) or physician, you were excused automatically. They changed that; I don't know what your state laws/local rules provide, but simply ignoring the summons is not a good idea.
205565
your public defender can help you.  i suggest you plead guilty for a lighter sentence.  hopefully you can get a few years of probation and no time in the pokey.  good luck.
640457
If this individual holds a judgment against you after having gone to trial, there is very, very little you can do.\n\nThe only way to successfully get out of paying the judgment is to have no money.  Even then, sometimes a creditor can attach the bank account of someone holding money for you.  There is one way to have no money and quash the judgment so that the creditor cannot come after you again - bankruptcy.  If this is important enough to you, talk to a lawyer about filing for bankruptcy.
831051
I had jury duty on Tuesday in Los Angeles, and someone asked this same question.\n\nIf you do not respond to your first mail summons, you will receive 2-3 more summons by mail.\n\nIf you do not respond to those, you will get a legal summons.\n\nIf you do not respond to that, you will get a fine.\n\nIf you do not pay the fine, it will show up on your credit report.\n\nAnd you will still have to show up for jury duty.
185014
You could be subject to arrest.  It depends on the judge.  It would behoove you to show up. At least call if there are circumstances that prevent you from attending, but have a good reason.
392553
Get an attorney ready just in case & have set aside bail money...then turn yourself in.
692385
Inform yourself, get involved at the precinct level, probably best with a party, work hard, get elected, and always remember why you did this.  \n\nListen to your constituents, but vote your conscience after evaluating all you've researched and heard. \n\nGet elected again, this time to higher office as many times as it takes to achieve your purpose.  Then leave office, like Cincinnatus.
515619
Don't worry I got a letter to be on jury duty while I was in JAIL!!! LOL So my mom sent the letter back and told them that. \n\nThe next year I got another one and went to it. It was for a DWI case, well I had 2 DWI's and of course they didn't pick me. \n\nJust because you get summoned to go doesn't mean your going to be on it. They summoned around 20-30 people on mine and only 8 or 12 actually was on the jury duty for the case. 8 I'm leaning toward. \n\nSo go and just say you agree with what the person did and you won't have to serve!!! :)
167293
It depends on why you are there. If you are there because the state vs. you then you then a bench warrant could be issued for your arrest. Same thing goes if you are on jury duty or if you have been subpoenaed. If you are there just watching, then notthing. You can leave if you want.