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What are some of the best excuses people have used when they didn't want to show up for jury duty? You are not fluent in English. You are disabled, evidenced by a physician's attestation. You are hospitalized, again evidenced by a physician's attestation.
Any access questions or requests for assistance can be conveyed to the central jury staff, court clerk or judge in the courtroom where you are assigned. I'm over 70; why am I still being called for jury duty? There is no maximum age limit for jury service.
These secrets are kept through “no-impeachment rules”—Rule 606(b) of the Federal Rules of Evidence, as well as similar rules in many states—that prohibit jurors from testifying about statements made during jury deliberations or their effect on a juror's vote in con- nection with an inquiry into the validity of a ...
During voir dire, a judge (sometimes the parties as well) asks potential jurors questions in order to screen them for bias be- fore picking a jury. Even after a jury trial, a judge may order a new trial if a party proves a juror lied during voir dire and hid something that would have kept him or her off the jury.
Jurors must be at least 18 years old. There is no upper age limit. If you believe that you cannot serve for an age-related reason, contact your local Commissioner of Jurors Office to discuss possible accommodations or excusal.
ONE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS A JUROR IF: If you have served on jury duty within the past 4 years. If you have been convicted of a felony. If you are under the age of 18 years.
Most states now let older adults opt out of jury duty. The age varies from state to state, with some setting the threshold at 65 while others have it at 80.
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.
Using the online Juror Portal, you can postpone your jury selection to a later date, request excusal due to undue hardship, or alert the court that you are not legally qualified to serve. If you are unable to reply using the Juror Portal link, please call Phone for additional information.
Prospective jurors who lie during voir dire—the process of jury selection—can find themselves in serious legal trouble. We do not recommend doing this.