Jury Duty- Get excused in advance.

[@Lyenye]

when my kids were very young and I was a widow with no family near me, I got a jury summons. I called and let them know I ran a child care at home and didn't have anyone to replace me or take care of my own kids. I also didn't have a working vehicle at that time. I was told none of that was an excuse and to walk if I had to ( 13 miles away). Apparently my kids were supposed to care for themselves. They were 1 and 3. Thankfully, I didn't get called in, but the stress of that time was unbelievable. I also have OCD and social anxiety.

[@HellTantrumbull]

Why is it so hard for people working in the court system to just accept there are people out there that don't want to do jury duty and try to force them to do it expecting a positive outcome? I don't want to do jury duty because I am poor and having a hard time buying food and paying bills. Trying to travel to some stupid court house everyday for as long as a trial goes on to listen to lawyers ramble on while throwing out objections multiple times is not something a poor person like me needs to be doing. I need to be here trying to focus on the things I need to do and trying to find ways to make money instead of making my life situation worse because some idiots in the court system think they know better than me on what I should be doing when I leave my home. This is truly sickening and people really need to push to do away with this "forced civic duty" BS and do as another person in the comments said and make this 100% voluntary only instead of being forced to try to come up with ways to get out of it because some idiot holding their nose up high thinks this is what we should do no matter what our situations in life are.

[@FinelyRevealed]

There are many things about the court system that could use change. Contact your state representatives and offer to help on issues that interest you.

[@caffeinatedsweets]

Why can't people just volunteer for jury duty? My job depends on me and i really can't afford to be away from work...

[@FinelyRevealed]

Great question- watch out for another video!

[@abundantharmony]

They reimburse you LOL

[@Rune_Ocarina]

@@abundantharmony For piss poor nearly nothing. It's not worth missing a day of work for what they pay you for Jury duty

[@roidgaming1928]

@PogChamp but if it was your friends and or family they would be biased that's why nobody you know will ever be on the jury in your case lmao

[@roidgaming1928]

@PogChamp again that's why jury duty is random. To prevent biased people getting on the case

[@klimmsword2074]

If i was forced then i would vote guilty no matter the evidence just out of spite even though i know it isn't right thing to do.

[@frogmaster930]

Easiest way out is tell them you cannot be fair and impartial when the judicial system and law enforcement cannot be fair and impartial... that excused me immediately yesterday lol.

[@flaws699]

Ya think it still holds up now? I got Jury Duty next month. Help me out, man 💀

[@peterdavis8471]

Thanks I appreciate 😊

[@AndyNovak-eq1im]

Yeah, tell them the guy in the Black robe (the judge) looks guilty...

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

IMO, jury duty should be a voluntary act and not mandatory with the threat of jail at the barrel of a gun. Jury Duty = Involuntary servitude!

[@FinelyRevealed]

Thanks for the comment @jacqueline manzano ! You are not alone in your views. We are preparing new vids on the process

[@coloradotrader7202]

so are income taxes

[@jacquelinemanzano9328]

@@coloradotrader7202 my thoughts exactly.

[@jeffmotsinger8203]

If you do have to go but don't want to be selected, just mention FIJA or jury nullification and you will not be selected. In fact, mentioning either in front of other prospective jurors will get them excused as well.

[@joejose8433]

That's why I'm a firm believer in subscriber to the jail for judges website which teaches a lot about jury nullification second felon so doesn't matter mean let him call me up I've been waiting first with all my mouth I'm a boat not guilty no matter which way the case goes I'm still go and vote not guilty I don't like judges and judges don't like me and I know how to deal with judges if they force me to serve good I'm still going to vote not guilty and then when the trial is over with more followed you just to complain on his ass and then I'ma find a way to doctors ask I don't care how much it pays I'm going to find something some kind of little titbit and then hit the social media I'm not going to pin on my local TV station they can't be trusted damn straight I'm glad I'm a felon I'm glad I got a record the court fuck the judges go to the website jail for judges

[@AndyNovak-eq1im]

Yeah, the mere mention of "Jury Nullification" will get the whole room dismissed. Just hearing those words and having people ask what it is gets judges very upset.

[@jennifercarcamo4069]

I had jury duty. I went for nothing because when we had orientation, afterwards we took a break when we came back the case had already settled before we even stepped in the court room. I was furious! We all wasted our time and money. We lost a day's work. The wost thing is that we still on call until the end date. This is slavery!

[@FinelyRevealed]

Thanks for sharing @Jennifer that happens often.

[@OzMo410]

😂

[@onedayatatime8756]

I've been chosen for jury duty 6 times in my life so far. I sat there in the waiting room for often times more than 1/2 a day and never once got picked to serve. Extremely boring, uncomfortable, and a big waste of my time, money for parking, and gas to get there. Some of the people that DID get called to go into the courtroom, to be a potential juror, looked questionable to me. I would've been worried if they were on a jury that was about to judge me. 😬

[@FinelyRevealed]

Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@thenicers]

thank you. i have duty tmrw morning and due to my high anxiety and stress I really cant imagine myself participating in this. thanks to you mentioning claustrophobia I now feel that I shouldnt have a problem being excused due to my social anxiety especially since itll prolly be in a small room. wish me luck!

[@FinelyRevealed]

Good luck Nunya!

[@OnTheFritz602]

I have severe depression and Social anxiety, along with claustrophobia and take meds that have recently changed. How did it work out for you? I'm to appear Mon April 2nd.

[@pauletteleroy]

If you see a psychiatrist/therapist, they can let them know you are unfit to serve.They have a form at the office or you can use the form that the Jury duty court has online. They need to sign it and you can take it to the Jury duty/mail/fax to them. There are two boxes. one that says temporary due to mental health issues. the other box says permanent due to mental health health issues. talk to your psychiatrist or therapist. I hope that this helps.

[@pauldavis5665]

Well, what happened?

[@Me-eb3wv]

Did it work

[@groermaik]

In my jury response paper, I told them if I was selected I needed an extra large chair due to my weight and have a medical condition that requires my use of the restroom up to twice an hour, with no prior warning. I was excused and have never been asked again

[@davidhardcore704]

This shit is outrageous! I have social Anxiety and a leaning disability and they STILL denied my claims even with a proof letter. I have to still show up for jury duty on the date I was given. It's beyond pathetic.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Sorry David- you will have to show up but the judge doesn't know about the information you offered so you can offer it again when asked - other than that sit in the back if that is an option and hopefully you will be released in a few hours. Hang in there!

[@Toolaholic7]

I wish the court would leave me alone and quit sending their garbage paper work to fill out to me.To me jury duty is a waste of time and I am not made for this.sitting in a chair for a day is a waste of time doing nothing at all.This is how I see it.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Sorry for your frustration wafrederick - there is usually an age limitation so keep celebrating those birthdays and you'll eventually age out of the system.

[@Toolaholic7]

I had enough and want them to stop mailing this garbage mail to me to fill out.I warned them to stop doing this and they don't listen.

[@FBA_AllTHEWAY]

what is that age limitation for jury duty?..my old man is 80 and recently received a summons.How can he be excused? His health is in decline.Thanks!..

[@robertmcgee141]

They should pay jurors , you don't need to do jury duty for pocket change to do civic duty, they treat jurors {pee ons} just a step above the accused ! Every other so called public servant in the court house is getting six figures { and loaded with self importance} to be there.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Thanks for the comment @Robert What amount would you think would be fair?

[@robertmcgee141]

@@FinelyRevealed I think $ 200.00 per day minimum. Nobody should loose money to serve for sure. People should think of it as lucky to get a chance to do jury duty. Part of it is feeling society is greatful for your time. Being the only ones doing their duty, for almost nothing, and under threat of fines or arrest isn't the best way to get the public's enthusiastic cooperation.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Thanks for the suggestion @Robert

[@thivu5286]

I’m actually one of the few unlucky ones that got summoned. I feel like $150-$200 is fair seeing how they picked me and my fellow jurors who’s age falls between 30-70 years of age. We all got incomes that pay more than the $15 dollar/ day.

[@thumper84]

@@FinelyRevealed 500 for the summons and an average of whatever the layers are being paid. So if on the defense they are paying $1500 an hour than thats what jury should get. Let the judges work for free.

[@porkchop1343]

I say “no ablo inglés”

[@LeeLoomis1988LegalRetard]

ii wonder if we just act slow Having The personality of Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy Timmy From SouthPark

[@PiggyAzaleea]

I'm a stay at home mom and my husband works so much. Yet I get called almost every year. I can't be away from my kids I'm the only one here. This is harassing

[@FinelyRevealed]

So sorry @PiggyAzalea - they have no way to know it's 'you' again. It's just the pick of the draw.

[@christinawilliams1456]

If you have to use the restroom, they will not permit you to leave the courtroom. Do they expect you to sit there with your soiled underwear and still stay focused on everything else?

[@krazymunky88]

why did she spin in her chair

[@michaelsoweto4744]

Because she's a princess!

[@chrism4403]

@@michaelsoweto4744 wtf dude

[@robertsprafke9376]

Keep the chair spin!

[@thENDweDIE]

James Bond fan!

[@michaelsoweto4744]

I am a self employed single-op contractor, I work with clients to run entertainment services within the night club industry several nights per week. I work from 4pm to 2am every day, so not only does serving on a jury impact my biological schedule, it means that if I have to serve for more than a week, someone else will be hired to take over my contract in my absence, and there is no guarantee that I would even have that job when I returned. I explained this to the judge, yet I am still compelled to serve. This could potentially cost me my lively-hood. There IS no justice.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi Michael. To clarify- is the judge asking that you obey the summons and report for jury duty to then proceed through the process of jury selection or has this gone beyond that and you have actually been included on a jury and the judge would not let you off? If it is the former then please tell counsel at any/every opportunity. Attorneys do NOT want people serving on a jury who do NOT want to be there. One of them should use their peremptory challenge and excuse you.

[@michaelsoweto4744]

Thank you - I will do that. For now, I have managed to get a one year deferment. it seems to me that it would be a hell of a lot more efficient if they just allowed self employed people to opt out rather than waste the courts time.

[@coloradotrader7202]

funny when you think trump is hitler but sleepy joe brandon actually is. fucking clown dick.

[@mackssilver9053]

She spun around like my dad at 4am when I came home drunk

[@kathrynj.hernandez8425]

Very nice. Extremely helpful. I know this was five years ago, but congrats for providing an avenue for those of us with legit concerns.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Time doesn't matter- we update if things change. Happy to help!

[@phammcast]

What do I do if they refuse to listen to my doctor who has filled out their forms TWICE saying that I can NEVER serve on a jury because of my medical conditions? They keep sending summons' and are forcing me to show up under duress or face fines I cannot pay or face jail time for something that is not even a crime against my doctors orders because it's something I physically and mentally CANNOT do! They are not only forcibly putting me in a position that will cause me bodily harm, but will also violate my 13th Amendment right that protect me against involuntary servitude. I can't find a lawyer that is willing to take my case against them because they're all in cahoots. They should have no right to do this! Any help would be appreciated.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @Phamm As with anything where you have dissatisfaction you try at the base level and then go to the supervisor. In a court system there is an administrative judge who handles the 'business' type matters.

[@phammcast]

@@FinelyRevealed Thank you so much for your reply! Most of the time when I call in, these people have a IDGAF attitude and have no problem being rude, dismissive, uncooperative and downright nasty sometimes and I guarantee you that it is unprovoked. They treat you as if you're a slave that must comply, OR ELSE! I sent a letter as I was instructed directly to the Jury Commissioner, but I haven't heard back and my duty date is closing fast. Either she hasn't received it yet or they're ignoring my request. What do I do if I've exhausted all administrative options, even up to the judge, and they still choose to ignore my doctor by refusing to grant it to me? I don't expect you to have all the answers to something so complex and seemingly insurmountable, but you're the only person I've been able to talk to that has knowledge of this crappy system of "justice" that doesn't already work at that corrupt courthouse. Sorry if this was too long. Just frustrated and at the end of my rope with this.

[@jm.3617]

I’m surprised no car/transportation isn’t a valid reason to be excused?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Not usually- with a bus, taxi , friend, neighbor or uber

[@GLING17]

@@FinelyRevealed What if a person doesn't have any relatives or friends that can take you each day? Or a neighbor? Cabs are very expensive and buses where I live have to be planned a few weeks in advance. I recently got a jury summons and have no idea how I will get there if forced to be on a jury.

[@billman6364]

@@GLING17 call them and say what you wrote here, I just got a summon too

[@GLING17]

@@billman6364 I already did that and was told it's no excuse, you are expected to be there or you can be arrested and receive up to a $500 fine. They don't care if you don't have a car or a ride there!

[@jeffmotsinger8203]

Courts are not fair; notice the prosecutor gets to sit next to the jury while the defense has to sit far away. The prosecutor gets to coach witnesses while the defense is not allowed. Note the judge can disallow any defense for any reason. Defense lawyers are not allowed to even mention jury nullification. The list goes on and on.

[@peppitachips1764]

I don’t have transportation at all

[@Havaseet2]

Civic duty my ass...Look, it's this simple. I wouldn't want ME on MY own jury. I have attention deficit, I can't focus, I wouldn't pay attention to details, I would be thinking about all the other shit I need to do. Not conducive to an fair trail. No thanks. I would go along with what everyone else decided just to get the hell out of there. EVEN IF I DISAGREED. Think about that when you insist I "due my civic duty" Remember this, there's innocent men and women sitting in prison right now because jurors like me were in the box. Choose the guy smiling and jogging in place with excitement to "due his duty and serve" That's the guy you want. There's tons of those Bozos.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Thanks @Havaseet2

[@danclark1348]

I just moved to a new address. In a friends home. Can't afford to live alone. Have neuropathy, fibromyalgia, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis- thats not all. My daiky energy sapped in 5 hrs on average. Been on disability 19 yrs from ailments and I'm 64. Now I get a notice of jury duty. I did call about how difficult it is to do daily chores, had an exempt from jury duty card- but the "A" holes lose it? Because they changed the system/ updated? I very may well still be homeless because of financial issues my friend has. Then being forced to spent 8 hrs among those I usually keep away from. Don't even have decent clothes, just a few casual type shurts/ pants. Have no suit, only sneakers because of foot bone growths. I did jury duty before. Hate it passionately. As some poster stated- did no crimes but get arrested for no show.

[@scruffy7443]

If you don't show up, or refuse to go to jury summons, you could be arrest/fined of your God given free will...... The court summons is basically pointing at you like, you are goin to jury duty, if you don't show up, there will be consequences! I don't like how most Judges will try to use that word "You are in contempt", like they are more entitled than God or something.

[@beckymarie4936]

what if you dont have a car??

[@FinelyRevealed]

Trials are scheduled in advance so plans can be made to get a ride or uber or use public transportation.

[@starrysurprise2]

@@FinelyRevealed What if you don't only not have a car but no licensee, transit is not near enough to your house, you can't afford any rideshare(they don't pay or reimburse you anything), and it would be a strain for work schedules and responsibilities for any people around you to drive you?

[@User0player1]

what happens when a guy asks the court if others in the jury pool are aware of jury nullification? are they aware they may judge the law? what a great juror he would make, eh?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Yes Who! Jury Nullification video is in the works!

[@Ostnizdasht206]

I'm being evicted a week before my court date. I think that's a pretty good reason.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Yes @cyberronin - hope it works out!

[@billh.6135]

Thank you! Those are all good suggestions you gave, but how about the excuse that you're just ticked off that the city/county government is FORCING you to appear in court as a potential juror against your will. Also, the more I think about it, the more I agree with the concept of jury nullification. This wouldn't apply in every case of course, and I want to be honest about it, but if a defendant is charged with breaking a law that I firmly believe to be immoral or unjust, there's no way I'm going to convict them of breaking that particular unjust law.

[@goEZfuller9]

that chair turn tho

[@almay9962]

All you need to do to get excused is be biased or mention you believe in jury nullification

[@christinebaker7311]

I am legit biased. I know what people are like within 30 seconds of meeting them and always listen to my gut. Been this way my whole life.

[@WileECoyotey]

JURY NULLIFICATION is MY 1st ANSWER TO ANY QUESTION

[@FinelyRevealed]

For a criminal case - that could work

[@darlene5216]

I just got called for jury duty. I wrote them a letter requesting to be excused because I am caring for 2 disabled siblings and unable to make arrangements for their care.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @Dee It is good that you reached out early.

[@darlene5216]

@@FinelyRevealed I just hope they grant it. Will let you know.

[@darlene5216]

@@FinelyRevealed Well, got my notice today that I am excused.

[@hope3761]

@@darlene5216 Glad to know this because I am a Caregiver for my Mom shes 81 and I am all she has to help her, I can not be used for this

[@darlene5216]

@@hope3761 Did you get called for Jury Duty?

[@shellyo6192]

im a single mom that takes her son to college and daughter to middle school, im their only transportation. i used to get excused cause my daughter was under 12 but she just turned 13... i get this summons every one to 2 yrs im so tired of it.....

[@robmunson316]

I have terrible anxiety and depression and learning disability’s is that good enough excuse to get out of Jury Duty?

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @Rob You could ask for a permanent exemption if you are emotionally and intellectually unable to serve but usually they give excuses on a per call basis until you reach around age 70 when you then become exempt.

[@kevincortez5170]

I’m a full time college student who doesn’t have time to do jury duty

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @Kevin - everyone is busy so when you report to them and request your excuse focus on your obligations and the penalties to you if you miss them.

[@armentablessed7381]

Can I get off Jury Duty for religious reasons? Im about to cry I cant take this I really don’t think God wants me to do this, and neither do I.

[@tgmidaz223]

Yeah u can actually

[@debrasmith9193]

They do not ever call you back. I am disabled...COPD...on oxygen, PTSD, anxiety and panic disorder, ADD. I have called them and left messages but they do not answer. Why would anyone want me on their jury?

[@FinelyRevealed]

A jury of one's peers would mean that someone with exactly your conditions would appreciate having you there to evaluate their situation.

[@Grandmaster-uj2zg]

What if you don't have a means of transportation?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @grandmaster if it is too far to walk or bike and you do not have a car and you do not have uber or a friend or relative who can take you or a taxi or a bus then that may be a valid excuse.

[@ibkristykat]

FinelyRevealed --- I've been called for jury duty but I am the **only** income. $12 just to appear and NOT be selected for jury alone will NOT be sufficient for my household (much less $25 per day if i do have to show up to jury/trial dates). Is this LEGIT REASON enough to be excused? Because I can not provide for my family at all on that kind of 'compensation', which $12 or $25 is NOT compensation. that's just BS IMO

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi Kat- most definitely you should contact the jury coordinator and tell them that any service - even showing up to the first day- would impose an undue hardship on your family. Best of luck!

[@jvideos8]

I have sent a doctors statement online to the court....that states I have a Herniated disc and cannot sit for longer than 20 minutes, the jury supervisor assistant replied that my request has been denied. If I have to sit through this I am going to be miserable. Why even ask for a Doctors note if they ignore it? Tomorrow is the day. we'll see how it goes.

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @jvideos8 wow- that is surprising. The jury supervisor is an administrative person and once you get into a courtroom the deputy, judge and attorneys will consider your situation. Position yourself in the back of the room or definitely on an aisle seat so that you can stand up - make sure you tell the people in charge of your situation so that they understand what you are doing in advance. I predict you will be in an out of there quickly.

[@jvideos8]

Correction: The Assistant Jury Supervisor is the one who responded to my two requests which included my doctors statement. I met him face to face today... and this character has power trip issues. My brother went through jury duty several years ago and said, "They've heard it all...and are suspicious of people trying to get out of jury duty" But even my brother thought the guy was overboard with his attitude. (My brother drove me there and was allowed in the room at that stage) Anyway! I had to pace the floor several times as I felt numbness begin in my right foot. walking/standing helps little as the nerve is aggravated an the pain starts immediately after sitting back down. The Deputy Court Administrator / Jury Supervisor came in and was fantastic, very professional. Don't recall the name of the room we were in...pre-courtroom, they had those who requested a hardship to stand in line and speak to the Judge & Jury Supervisor in a private room. The Judge seemed like a good guy.. no attitude and seemed caring. I showed him my documentation and let him know that I've had this issued for a year now, and it is getting worse...but at this point the doctor doesn't want to do surgery. The Judge said he would give me a postponement and I would have to come back in 6 months, not what I was hoping for as most likely I will still have the same issue. The paper they handed me states you are allowed one postponement... and excused only "if it is an extreme emergency to include items such as death in the family, sudden grave illness. or natural disaster in which the juror is personally involved. that could not have been anticipated at the time the initial postponement was granted. If you seek further postponement you will be required to provide documentation demonstrating an extreme emergency as set forth above." Wow! This evening I am soaking my foot in a tub of cool water to ease the burning/tingling from sitting for an hour today. I don't know how I'm gonna get through it six months from now.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hate to say this but since you think the condition will worsen- maybe you should have toughed it out this time as the attorneys and the judge would have excused you IF you had been in the front 15 people. If you are in the back of the room during the venire when the questions etc are asked you are then excused and you have been considered to have 'served' your time. Also depending upon where you live (how populous it is) it's not an automatic 'call back' but just means you will stay in the system and might be called. Please don't stress about it- your brother had a good take on this- if there are a lot of people looking for ways out and so they get a little cynical.

[@jvideos8]

They asked several times "If there is anyone who feels they needed to be excused for hardship to come forward" - Had I waited till later during the venire they would have asked why I didn't come forward earlier when asked. also, I was feeling numbness in my foot/leg as I set for an hour already and didn't want to sit another hour. Looks like that will be the case next time though... I will speak to the Attorneys and let it be known that sitting for long period of time will become increasingly painful. I understand the cynical part... but, they surely don't expect someone to sit through this in pain and determine their decision based on someones appearance, especially when I have x-rays and doctors diagnosis going back a year. The court website gives daily updates... I checked before leaving the house the other day and it showed those with the sequence number of 0211 or higher is excused for the next three years. my number was 0200. - just my luck! lol And my new court date in 6 months falls on my birthday. that'll be easy to remember. Thanks for the advice!

[@MR1964HJM]

My mom just got a jury questionnaire. She passed away a little over 10 years ago. She would have been 86 years old. i assume she's excused. I sent the form back, "She passed away 10 years ago, so it will be impossible for her to serve jury duty".

[@monicastraub3372]

What if a trial may last 2 seasons! I have a trip in Oct. A consult for surgery in mid Oct. 2 other doctors appointments and oh U'm a personal trainer. My business rely on clients playing me. I will lose them all if on a jury for both fall through December. I won't be able to pay my rent either. 10 dollars a day. I make between $450-650 a day. I need the money to also be able to afford my surgery.. I tried to get exempt early, but the judge denied it. I'm trying again. Just hoping they leave me alone. This is causing me much anxiety.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Please don't stress Monica- just go and sit in the back and one of the first questions asked will be if there is anyone with a reason they can't be there for however many days the case will last- if that covers your travel time just tell them. No one wants someone on their jury who will be distracted about getting out of town etc.

[@monicastraub3372]

Thank you! I got excused! Thank god!!

[@StubbornMook]

What if I tell them I just recently have to go to court for the murder of my relative and that I don't trust law enforcement..

[@gatesmw50]

You can be excused from FEDERAL jury duty when you reach AGE 70. When you get a juror eligebility questionaire just tick the AGE 70 box. This may not be true for State/County jury service however.

[@richardwhite2344]

I am very stressed out about this. I may or may not have Jury Duty next week. I live alone and I have a Temp Medical Disability, Cataracts. I am unable to read, Can't drive more then a 2 mile radius, So I would need Uber, Have no family, no one to help me out. If I stay home and stay in my area I am fine until my cataract Appointment in January. My Eye doctor refuses to give me a note to be excused because I have not seen him in 2 years which is because I was taking care of my Father 24/7 at home, There is no way I could leave him for a Doctor Appointment. I have tried contacting MA Jury, they are not understandable and will not excuse me. Going to somewhere I have never been I am much more likely to hurt myself by falling because of my vision.

[@robertomoralz3854]

Help me! I don’t want to go to jury duty! An excuse can be that I don’t drive (I’m still learning) I don’t have license and my English is not too good?

[@FinelyRevealed]

It is easier to go and sit in the back of the room - you are unlikely to be called and will save yourself a lot of stress.

[@julieramirez8677]

What if you were in Sped and you have anxiety ,depression and claustrophobic but have no medicare so u can't take meds. And still have to go somewhere that was already planed a few weeks before u got the jury card....someone help 😥i have jury on Monday next week

[@FinelyRevealed]

If you have a trip planned contact the coordinator and ask for your service to be deferred.

[@pood_49]

Would my phobia of jury duty excuse me from serving on the jury?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @Dulaya if you have a doctor's note- possibly but each case is determined by the local people individually.

[@sapphirerings]

what about health issues> i am a burn victim- 41% of my back burned off from a fireball hitting my back in aug. 2019...climbing steps to get into the courthouse affects my breathing , that still needs day to day help at times...

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @sapphirerings they can make accommodations if necessary - contact them to see if that is or is not possible depending upon the set up of the courtroom and your condition. Obviously if you are still healing and have a sensitive area that may be disturbed they will likely give you a postponement from service at this time.

[@alabamagirl2725]

I just don't show up

[@AMP3083official]

If they reject my excuse and say that I must go, screw it, I'll show up wearing my Lysander Spooner shirt.

[@jr-mm8vs]

I am disability.. I got a letter today. I must go and send the letter back?

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @Sergio If it is a physical disability that they cannot accommodate please notify them in advance by phone or email- call them first to see what they prefer.

[@jr-mm8vs]

@@FinelyRevealed I try email them and it that I can't go cus I am hard of hearing and disability right? And I don't want go

[@saleemhussain1201]

Can religious reason work I dont believe I can judge something life until day of judgement day and it's against my relgion

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @Saleem That would be something to tell at the time you appear for jury duty and if you are called for a criminal case.

[@lordgrande9561]

I am disable and take very strong opiate pain meds , do i still have to serve

[@FinelyRevealed]

Most likely not - they don't want people who are in pain or might be under the influence or who are too uncomfortable to be able to concentrate. So sorry - hope your condition improves.

[@yvonnepaulrobert4461]

I retire and is not in the country, what do I do

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi Yvonne just reach out to them and tell them a notice arrived and you are out of the country. They will excuse you and/or postpone it.

[@DennisJMarkakis]

My wife works full time. I quit my job 1 year ago to accommodate her career. 5 days a week I take our 7 year old daughter to school at 8am and our 3 year old daughter 3 days starting at 9am. I work part time when they are in school but I need to pick them both up at 1:00 PM. I just recieved a summons for jury duty today. This stresses me out because I have anxiety issues. I don't want to use my kids as an excuse to get out of it but is this ok? I would say I'm they're primary care giver. My mother in law picks them up when she can but she cant take them in the mornings and my wife is out the door by 6am to 7am everyday. My parents live an hour away and my father in law is in traveling sales. What can i do????

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi Dennis- what you do is contact the jury coordinator and tell them exactly this- not the anxiety issues but simply the schedule and the drop off and pick up times plus the job- and the ages of your children. The sooner you contact them the better. If the jury coordinator does not give you a pass- then still keep your cool and go to the court on the assigned date and at the beginning the judge or attorneys will ask for those who cannot serve- then tell this again and one of the attorneys should let you out. Good luck!

[@DennisJMarkakis]

FinelyRevealed. Thank you for responding! What worries me the most is speaking in front of people. I simply cannot do this. Otherwise it wouldn't be a big deal. Is there any way I can get the jury coordinator to let me off without having to go in? Otherwise I'm considering ignoring it altogether and crossing my fingers that nothing becomes of it. My anxiety terrifies me and so much that I'm willing to take the risk. I honesty do take care of my kids as previously stated so I'm hoping that I can lean on this without going in. If I have to go in I may need to find xanax to help with this and I don't want to have to do that.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Oh Dennis please don't build this up into a bigger thing than it is- there is not always any speaking in front of people unless you volunteer something. Most of the attorneys ask for a show of hands for broad, general questions. The questions are then follow ups to those "raise your hand if'" types of things. Just communicate by phone if you can with the jury coordinator and tell him or her that you are the caretaker for your 2 young children and you don't have any back up now so it is a hardship for you to appear even for the first day. I am hoping you will report back that you are excused!!

[@DennisJMarkakis]

FinelyRevealed thank you so much for the response. I emailed the court clerk this morning explaining the situation and she emailed me an affidavit form to fill out. There's a caretaker exemption box for me to check and all i have to do is get it notarized and email it back to them for approval. Fingers crossed 🤞 and thanks again!

[@FinelyRevealed]

Awesome! Good job :)

[@KingDrewPhilip]

My reason is this: I don’t live regularly live in the county anymore (San Diego) of where the summons is taking place. My mailing address and driver license is there and I still come to San Diego but only a month or two of the year now. I take care of my 77 year old mother now in San Jose, CA. So I’m there most of the time. Got a summons and notified them asap online as the county has that option. So basically I did it right ? I responded the same day that my friend at the mailing address told me about the summons.

[@nrivera3604]

San Diego ♥️ I miss that place most of the time

[@arlenislester862]

There one the reason I move from NYC. I told king county last year that I am in disability no longer work because chronic back pain. I am on a walker. Know I am in other state. Know?

[@anndae8247]

I know this is probably a lame excuse compared to the rest of the comments but I work all night and I need sleep to think clearly and not fall asleep in a boring courthouse. I will probably need to schedule more days off but then the BS minimum wage pay that the court is paying us will not pay my bills 😐 I understand the importance of having a jury but they should not force people to do this. They should get people who are willing to serve instead of convicting people who do not serve.

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @Ann - your night shift job may do the trick. You could claim hardship on both the missing work and the other days it would take fory ou to get back to your normal routine. Good luck!

[@anndae8247]

@@FinelyRevealed Thank you. I'll try that.

[@sherryweaver1291]

Hi im deaf in one ear and wear a hearing aid in the other ear its heard to hear and understand word and sentence what do you do

[@FinelyRevealed]

Many courts have listening aids- they hang around your neck and collect the sound like a reverse speaker and then there is a piece you put in your ear.

[@CarlosDiaz-md7wd]

I just got my 7 jury duty but I keep let them kno that I’m deaf and still they send me letters for juror summon

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi C - you may have to sow up but when you do just tell everyone the same information. They have some listening devices that they can offer to see if that helps. If it doesn't help and they do not have someone signing during the trial then you will be excused fairly quickly.

[@johnmckown1267]

I am permanently excused due to medical reasons.

[@StygianStyle]

I live in a small town with no public transportation and I was summoned to appear in another town within the county. I don't have a car or anyone in this town who can drive me back and forth to this other town. The jury commissioner told me on the phone that absolutely no on gets excused due to transportation problems. If I were to take a cab there and stay there at a hotel, it would cost about $1000 per week. My current cash on hand is practically zero at the moment. I have no idea what to do. I really need help.

[@jm.3617]

What ended up happening?

[@StygianStyle]

The weekend before the summons, we were required to call an automated phone recording for instructions. The recording said that everyone scheduled for summons were not needed and were excused. It said I wouldn't be called to another summons for at least 3 years.

[@michaelproctor8100]

If you check the box for one of the exemptions, does the court try to verify or will they just trust you?

[@FinelyRevealed]

That may depend upon what the exemption is and whether they have a very heavy trial docket- if they need many people. Usually they would accept it however in our jurisdiction I have seen the questionnaires with those but the people are not excused- the Judge wants them to come in and participate. They may then decide they could serve - if they cannot we recognize that and then excuse them.

[@michaelproctor8100]

@@FinelyRevealed In my case, I got a summons for a county court in a suburb of Houston. My appearance date is July 18th at 12:30 which is 10 days after Hurricane Beryl came roaring through. According to the court's website, dockets will be held as scheduled, however resets for individuals unable to appear will be granted upon request. Something tells me I will be just one of a handful of jurors to show up.

[@djphillyphillben336]

I was selected for jury duty its four hours from where i live i have a disability im legally blind and a single parent i cant drive there is no transportation that can drive me four hours my parents are always working so how does this work for me

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @Dj reach out to the clerk or jury coordinator and explain your situation.

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

Wow, i thought it had to be in the same county...What's up with them doing that...?...They are making it even more impossible so they can fine or punish more or something...i could never do that...no money and questionable car...Is this a new thing they are doing...?...What happened with that...?...Thanks...

[@eddy7878]

... how much of a fine will I have to pay for skipping jury duty and will it go on my criminal record?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @eddy - It is different in every jurisdiction. It would not be a criminal infraction- but a civil fine. Truly not a big deal to show up - you could be there an hour or two and then done for a year or forever. Better than taking a fine but your choice. If you are put on the jury- look at it as you could be the difference for one of the parties.

[@MasterTSayge]

I'm going on the cruise with family and friends next month and I've been waiting for this for years. I got summoned a day before my cruise and I'M PISSED AS HELL!!! I already paid for airfare, cruise, and hotels and non refundable. This is why I'm a stone cold Libertarian. I'm planning on leaving this damn country and move to Argentina.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Calm down @skyrule and contact the jury coordinator and tell them- they should postpone you no problem. offer to send them a copy of your receipt or reservation. Have an awesome trip!

[@urielmartinez7712]

Yea now i TOTALLY regret being born in the us, piece of garbage

[@bailesporter3337]

I have a doctor's excuse for me to be dismissed from Jury Duty. How do I go about getting this letter to the Jury dept? I have a problem with anxiety and depression. I get mixed up in Charlotte and need to be excused.

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI Bailes - there should be a person's name and phone, address or email on the notice you received. If not contact the clerk of the court and ask for the information to contact the jury coordinator- that is who would process your request to be excused.

[@MakeupandMasque]

I got a summons to be on call for jury duty in the middle of winter and the location is 2.5 hours away from me.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @Legitimus - if there is bad weather on the day then the court may postpone the case- but tell them your individual situation if traveling at the time or route could be dangerous for you.

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

@@FinelyRevealed ~ What is going on with this type of thing where people are getting called to go hours away...?...i thought it had to be in the same county, i think you said that somewhere...How do they expect people to pay for all the expenses and get up and leave situations where they have to stay there...?...That is even more evil than being forced to go in one's own county...Is this more of a recent thing they are doing...?...How can anyone fight the system when they have all the power...?...This is absolutely pure evil and insanity...

[@kingpapi5781]

I have trouble writing and reading would I not get pick

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @King If the case involves many documents and you think you are within the group that will be retained for the jury you can ask to speak to the judge in private and tell him or her this.

[@kingpapi5781]

I told them they let me go thank tho

[@lll3388]

What if I don’t have a car or a ride

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @II I Lack of transportation doesn't usually qualify as an excuse as you have time to make those arrangements. The only time that would work is if you are far away from the courthouse and that usually only occurs for federal cases.

[@katherinenarborough2662]

I got excused from jury service in the UK today which was due to start on the 29th March because there were more jurors than needed so a lady phoned me in advance saying I wouldn't be need so I'll be working my normal job three of the days before the Easter holidays.

[@juliebabes9667]

I was told having small kids in school is not an excused they told me to find someone to get them

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hopefully you worked something out and if you had to go you were released quickly!

[@mah29001]

Don't forget Risk to Property and Actual Bias if you keep on witnessing crime or potential people that could impact your own views while getting on the jury.

[@g.e.m9881]

Why is there jury duty during COVID? Makes no sense. People can’t be in a church with others but you can be in a whole ass court room with others. Please explain that to me. We shouldn’t be forced to go to these. It’s really unfair how the govt will fine someone.

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @GEM good questions for the lawmakers in your state. Hopefully you are aware that per the CDC only 9,000 some people in the whole US are now counted as 'dying' from covid- all the rest were due to other conditions they had. So your safety is no longer an issue but restricting your movement is- showing up for jury duty can help the people in court who have been unnecessarily delayed and others who are afraid to move around.

[@jdsvtx]

I just wear my jury nullification t- shirt, dismissed

[@FinelyRevealed]

Always good to have a plan!

[@dmyst]

jdsvtx where can I get one?

[@StubbornMook]

Yes, where did you get yours..

[@shilohbell1573]

What if your whole family depends on your income? Like will the government allow you to go without food and home to serve on jury duty?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Most people go, spend an hour or two and then are finished.

[@shilohbell1573]

@@FinelyRevealed Hard to make a work schedule around that.

[@jeffmotsinger8203]

100% guarantee to get out of jury duty....write letter saying you want to serve and are a long-time supporter of the Fully Informed Jury Association but are afraid your (fill in the blank) will be a distraction to the court and you do not want to be a distraction. The court will excuse you because of the FIJA remark (not legal) but justify it via the distraction issue (legal).

[@douggodfrey6521]

On your jury summons state - i will not swear , affirm or promise anything. case closed.

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @doug that may work but you will most likely still have to show up and participate in the process.

[@johngillon6969]

getting opportunity to sit on a jury changed my life. I sat in on a two week trial. It was not note worthy crime, but none the less i can not explain how fascinating it was to see how the justice system works in the courtroom, and how some attorneys can be brilliant and others not so much. too much for this simple man to explain. I felt that even if i had not been compensated by my employer, shout out to my union. I would have felt that even if i did not get paid, the experience was more valuable than money. In the phoney every day life it was amazing to see what the Real truth looks like. also much more respect for the GOOD attorneys. P.S. they are expensive, because..... they are worth it. don't try to get out of it. it is your duty. wake up live an honorable life, do your duty.

[@FinelyRevealed]

Thank you for sharing your experience John.

[@terrynelson3841]

my sister has jury duty but cant go becuase there noway she cant get there she does not drive what can she do

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @Terry She should arrange for a ride- friend, relative, neighbor, uber, cab etc. The notices go out fairly far in advance and unless she lives in a remote area that is not going to be a winning excuse.

[@azyt]

does caring for an elderly count as an excuse? do I need to provide proof?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi Amy It will depend on the situation. Just call the jury coordinator and tell them. Caretaking can be an excuse to push the service off for a year or maybe longer.

[@alexc9798]

What if you have bilateral end stage hip arthritis..also back arthritis.. osteoarthritis..need 2 canes or a walker..can't climb stairs or stand or sit without shifting time to time and must take meds that cause drowsiness?

[@k.lindsey3529]

If you submit that in a letter you won't become a juror. I'm sure you have visted a doctor so that's all the proof you need. I'm suffering from back and knee arthritis which forced me to retire. There's no way I can sit or stand for extended periods of time.

[@alexc9798]

@@k.lindsey3529 Thank you ..

[@califas69]

I got excused by standing on my ground

[@kennethlemke9826]

I’m 78…is this to old for Texas jury serving?

[@FinelyRevealed]

It looks like it would be up to you - if you wanted to be excused due to your age just ask them. I found an article which sets out these age limits in 2023: Age 65 (Mississippi and South Carolina) Age 70 (Alabama, Alaska, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia) Age 72 (North Carolina and Wyoming) Age 75 (Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) Age 80 (Hawaii, Maine, and South Dakota)

[@bigbeanburrito2112]

I am currently in stress leave and I do pick up my kids from school because my wife is from college and I also take care of my brother he’s disabled

[@northeasternexped9725]

Brings to mind being a cleithrophobe and a possibility of a sequestered jury, food for thought as well

[@JT-el2kg]

I have worked night shift since 1989. I was born with my night and day mixed up. I can't stay awake during the day.

[@FinelyRevealed]

That should help excuse you. Happy that you have an arrangement that works!

[@RWBprototype]

I don't know if you'll respond to this, but I just got a consideration postcard from the county courthouse. THis is my first time getting this. I'm almost 25. I live with my mom still and she's a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic with psychosis and is currently in a mental hospital but due to be released in a few days. She requires round-the clock supervision (not watching over her like a hawk, but being there for her episodes were she's homicidal/suicidal). We live on her income and it's well under a grand a month, so we can't afford a car. I personally have bowel problems and I never know when I'll have to use the bathroom. I've heard of some judge's being difficult on jurors, but most times they will pass you up. Any advice?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi Texan Tube- reach out to the jury coordinator as soon as possible to communicate your situation. Not sure the distance you are from the courthouse but that transportation issue alone as well as being a care giver should satisfy them that it would be a hardship for you to serve. Good luck!

[@hope3761]

I have IBS also that would kick that in for sure

[@Rainbow_1981]

Thank you so much for the information.

[@sl4983]

What if It Is an elderly parent who got summoned?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @Estoteric each jurisdiction has an upper age limit - so reach out to the jury coordinator for that information.

[@sthompson211]

I'm a combat veteran. PTSD and back injuring and can't sit up for an hour. I take pills for my pain and anxiety. I hate being in large crowds because of what happen. Will this get me out?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Hi @sthompson211 Jurors are required to sit for a few hours at a time. If you are unable to do that contact the juror coordinator and find out what type of information they would like to support that. They would look at your physical pain plus the additional medication that could impair your judgment during the trial.

[@ouizadouad831]

I can canceled because my daughter she go to school at 8:30am to 2:30pm ?

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @ouiza - most courts are postponing matters so you may not have to go- check with the jury coordinator to be sure. Lack of childcare can also be a valid reason to postpone.

[@ouizadouad831]

FinelyRevealed and my son is 2 years old I take care of them and I don’t have family here to help me I should call them to told them my situation

[@stewartbruce2409]

Just received juror qualification questionnaire NY state. There is section grounds for excuse. Over 70 in age and do not wish to serve. I am almost 75, Does it mean I definitely will not be called? Thank you for your answer, and all the best from New Rochelle N.Y. Also do I write something in the remarks section?

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @stewart If you have age-related issues you might mention those. Age by itself is not always a disqualifier- the knowledge and wisdom you possess is valuable.

[@stewartbruce2409]

@@FinelyRevealed Thank you for your reply.

[@derail14]

this is bs 10 yrs ago my dr said i could not do jury duty he wrote them a excuse and all was fine did not have to appear for the pre trial selection, then 5 yrs later got the same thing from the court to appear for jury selection, by the way my medical con is permanent, so i called them the court they said they had no record of when first got the drs excuse, i was like wooo they do not put that info in a computer date base, they said they do not do that which pissed me off even more,,WHY???/ so i had to call my dr to make out the same excuse forum i sent them 8 yrs ago which he did and got a letter saying i do not have to report for this stuff, i just cant believe the courts do not keep these records??? why?

[@FinelyRevealed]

Thanks for sharing @derail - they don't keep those types of records because jury duty is based upon residents in that particular judicial district at the time they need juries- and people move around. What WE can all do though is to have that excuse in enough detail (such as you said your condition is permanent) that we have it available to use next time!

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

Because they'll do anything to inconvenience us and torture us....

[@Inthetanktube]

I just got a summons for Grand Jury over the course of 18 months. That’s just not going to happen.

[@FinelyRevealed]

If it is for criminal it would be a once a week or so (sometimes less) service. California has grand jury on civil matters and it works a little differently. Hope it works out that way you want!

[@viziotvremote6415]

Update?

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

OMG...What happened with that...?...How is that even ok...?...Thanks....

[@lizmiranda4433]

Hi I have a question I was on schedule to assist the first time to jury duty but after 2 weeks I have call to to reporting instruction but it said that I not have to report for jury duty that day however I have call the same day I was scheduled later on for reporting instruction or cancelation. What does it means????

[@FinelyRevealed]

HI @Liz Wow- that is pretty confusing. Call the coordinator now and ask them to please clarify and if possible send you an email or text for clarification. Some court matters are being postponed and it may have to do with that.

[@lizmiranda4433]

@@FinelyRevealed thank you to replying my msg I called to clarify the confusion But I cannot reach to anyone Either is a record voice machine that answers or go to website. I think all this means postpone because there is no explanation. Is so weird because is my first time that I received this summons and I can't no reach to anyone to hepl me. I dont know is the court postpone because covid or have so many cases. For me is so weird