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If a juror asks to be disqualified, exempt, or deferred for a mental/physical reason, can the court request medical documentation from a doctor?

April 26, 2017asks Court Deferred disqualified exempt juror mental physical request

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If a juror asks to be disqualified, exempt, or deferred for a mental/physical reason, can the court request medical documentation from a doctor?

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Rule 8 requires facts that support the granting of a disqualification, exemption, or deferral. The level of proof is within the discretion of the judge.