say you have a sickness, are watching someone sick, are on vacation, etc.
Another View: MAYBE - in SOME places it is that easy to get out of jury duty, but where I have served you had better have a signed note or diagnosis from your doctor or attending physician (if you're the caretaker) - VERY little will excuse you from jury duty and each individual excuse/reason was evaluated on an individual basis.
You should not just ignore the jury-duty summons, call the court and let them know of your situation.
Jury Duty
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If you refuse to go to jury duty, you may be held in contempt of court. This could result in legal consequences such as fines or even arrest. It is important to comply with a jury duty summons to avoid these repercussions.
You are summoned to jury duty. This means that you receive a jury summons to perform your jury duty.
Yes. All citizens can be called for jury duty.
Yes, it is mandatory to attend jury duty when summoned by the court. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences.
It is a civil duty and a civil responsibility - and - it is required by law.
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No, lawyers do not have to participate in jury duty.
I was summoned fur jury duty in a federal case by mail. I had to go to the Federal Courthouse Building, where the jury pool was interviewed. I was selected for the jury, and was also selected as the jury foreperson. It was a federal drug case in which the defendant was found guilty.