Who can be excused from jury service?
A person who has received a jury summons will be excused for any of the following reasons: • Not a citizen of the United States; • Not a resident of the county; • Not yet 18 years old; • Unable to communicate in the English language; • Provided a doctor’s note indicating that there is a physical or mental disability preventing jury service; • Has been convicted of a felony and has not had their civil rights restored; • Has served as a state or federal juror within the past four years; • Is a judge currently serving in the judicial branch of government. A prospective juror who is 70 years of age or older can be excused without providing evidence of an inability to serve, but may choose to serve if able.
A person who has received a jury summons will be excused for any of the following reasons: • Not a citizen of the United States; • Not a resident of the county; • Not yet 18 years old; • Unable to communicate in the English language; • Provided a doctor’s note indicating that there is a physical or mental disability preventing jury service; • Has been convicted of a felony and has not had their civil rights restored; • Has served as a state or federal juror within the past four years; • Is a judge currently serving in the judicial branch of government. A prospective juror who is 70 years of age or older can be excused without providing evidence of an inability to serve, but may choose to serve if able. If you are disqualified/excused, a confirmation notice will be sent to you.
Related Questions
- 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?
- How can I be excused from jury service for work, taking care of a sick child, etc.?
- What should I write if I want to be excused form jury service?
