Telephone requests for excusal or disqualification will not be accepted. You will only be able to request an excusal or disqualification through Clearview Juror Portal up to seven (7) days before the start date listed on your summons.
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.
In some districts the judge selects the foreperson of the jury. In other districts the jurors elect their foreperson and in still other districts the first juror to enter the jury box becomes the foreperson automatically.
Medical conditions, deafness, difficult sitting for long periods, people who know the defendant or officers, people who've been victims of crimes, financial hardship, and more will be excused. Depending on the county, they might call 100 people to select just 12.
Failing to appear for jury duty can result in a fine of up to $100 as per Section 40.23 of the Florida Statutes. You may also face contempt proceedings, which could result in community service, jail time, or other sanctions. It's imperative to contact the Jury Department immediately if you fail to report.
Answer: If you need to be excused or have your jury service postponed for any length of time, you must complete your questionnaire and mail it along with your written request for excusal immediately. The Court will review your request and you will receive a written response to your request for excuse.
You may request exemption from jury duty if you meet any of the following criteria: Persons 70 years of age or older. Expectant mothers. Persons not employed full-time who are responsible for the care of an infirmed or disabled family member.
How may I be excused from jury services? Full-time federal, state or local law enforcement or investigative personnel. An expectant mother or a parent who is not employed full time and who has custody of a child under six years of age. A person 70 years of age or older shall be excused from jury service upon request.