This form for use in litigation against an insurance company for bad faith breach of contract. Adapt this model form to fit your needs and specific law. Not recommended for use by non-attorney.
Pay Benefits Jury Withdrawal In Illinois
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Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Medical reasons. Public necessity. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict. Other reason deemed sufficient by the court.
You should be prepared to provide documents to show why you need to be excused from jury duty. You may be excused for a "family situation" if you are the "primary caregiver of a person with a mental or physical disability, a person with a medically diagnosed behavior problem, or a child under age 12.
Answer. You can ask to be excused for "undue hardship." Whether you will be excused is up to your local county board, jury commission, or jury administrator. Sometimes you need prior approval of the chief judge of the relevant judicial circuit. Just wanting to "get out" of jury duty won't work.
Some valid reasons include: You have a medical condition and jury service presents a hazard to your health. You are an active member of the military. You currently have a lawsuit filed in Cook County. You currently reside in a nursing home or institution. You will suffer extreme financial hardship.
Answer. You can ask to be excused for "undue hardship." Whether you will be excused is up to your local county board, jury commission, or jury administrator. Sometimes you need prior approval of the chief judge of the relevant judicial circuit. Just wanting to "get out" of jury duty won't work.
Some valid reasons include: You have a medical condition and jury service presents a hazard to your health. You are an active member of the military. You currently have a lawsuit filed in Cook County. You currently reside in a nursing home or institution. You will suffer extreme financial hardship.
During voir dire, either attorney may ask that a prospective juror be dismissed if he or she reveals information that might indicate a bias. For example, if someone were a relative of the plaintiff or defendant.
Failure to appear for jury service when summoned is a serious matter. You may be held in contempt of court which could result in a fine or other court-imposed penalty. It is in your best interest to appear if you are summoned to avoid any further action.