What are grounds for being excused from jury service and how do I make the request?
You may, upon request, to be excused from jury service if any of the following apply: • You are more than 70 years of age • You have already served as a grand or petit juror in federal/state court within the last two years • You serve as a volunteer firefighter or a member of a rescue squad or ambulance crew for any federal, state or local government agency • You are a practicing Attorney, Physician, Dentist or Registered Nurse • You are a full-time school teacher • You are a member of the clergy • You are an Active Duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States • You are the sole proprietor of a business • Temporary hardships such as medical problems, convalescence, prior vacations plans, students who are away for college, economic or family hardships, etc. You must make your request in writing! Please, do not wait until the last minute to make your request. Allow sufficient time for the paperwork to be received and reviewed by the court before your reporting date. If the basis
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- I received a Notification for Jury Service, Qualifying Questionnaire and Voir Dire Questionnaire, and I am requesting to be excused. Do I still need to complete the juror questionnaire?
- What are grounds for being excused from jury service and how do I make the request?
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