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.
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If you are seeking to be permanently excused, mail the summons, the completed update card, a full note of explanation and any supporting documentation, such as a doctor's note, certificate of prior jury service or proof of a new address (yellow postal forwarding sticker, copy of a new drivers license or utility bill).
Is jury duty mandatory? Yes. The United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in both criminal and civil cases.
If you cannot serve even if granted a postponement, you may contact your local commissioner of jurors office and ask to be excused from service. The commissioner may ask you to provide documentary proof of the reasons why you need to be excused.
You have a medical condition or disability A diagnosis of your mental or physical condition. A prognosis of how long the condition is expected to exist. A conclusion stating that you are incapable of serving as a juror currently or in the future.
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.
The same rules apply to trial jury and to grand jury service. Who must report? There are no automatic exemptions or excuses from jury service in New York State. Everyone who is eligible must serve.