My job is too demanding (or I work in a small office/am self employed) and I dont have time to serve on a jury. Do I still have to serve?
Yes. A summons is an official court order compelling you to appear for service. The Court does understand that every juror has personal or professional obligations that may make jury duty a difficult task to manage. However, jury duty is not an optional experience. If you are selected by the random computer process you are required to report as scheduled. There are no categories of employment that result in automatic deferral or excusal.
