Can I postpone my jury duty?

If you need to postpone your jury service, call the court using the number provided on your summons as soon as possible. Alternatively, check on your county’s website to see if you can postpone online. Whichever way you contact the courts, have some more convenient dates ready, since you’ll probably be asked to reschedule your jury duty.

How do I get excused from jury duty?

Get excused. If you are unable to get a postponement, then you can always try to get excused from service on the day when the jury is picked. Go to court and take your summons and any provided questionnaire. When the judge and lawyers are questioning you during the “voir dire” process, you can deny that you can be fair or impartial.

What happens if you lie to get out of jury duty?

Even if the judge doesn’t believe you, the attorneys might. They are able to strike jurors from the panel who they do not think will be fair to their client. You shouldn’t lie to the court in order to get out of jury service. In fact, lying could get you in trouble with the judge.

How do I respond to a jury duty summons letter?

Generally, if you qualify for one of the statutory excuses, you can respond to your jury duty summons letter with an excuse note containing proof of your excuse, and you will not have to report for jury selection. Texas has a statutory exemption that allows individuals over a certain age to request exemption from jury duty.

Can I be excused from jury duty if there is no law?

Even if there is no such law in your state, you would be most likely excused from a criminal trial, anyways. Just make sure to mention this to the court clerk. If you still have to go through jury selection, state this during questioning from the judge and attorneys. Many states allow you to be excused from jury duty after you reach a certain age.

What happens if you skip jury service?

Don’t skip jury service. The summons you receive commanding you to appear in court is a legal document. If you ignore it, you could subject yourself to fines or other punishment. Accordingly, you should not just throw the summons in the trash and forget about it. Check if you can postpone.

How many times can you get out of jury duty?

You can usually put off jury service for up to 6 months, two or three times after being summoned. This option varies by state. This is just a brief summary. To learn more about each position you can present to the court to get you out of jury duty, please scroll down further.