Residents can be also excused from service if: They do not have any means of transportation. They would have to travel an excessive distance to the courthouse. They have a physical or mental impairment. They provide care for a dependent and cannot afford to have someone cover for them.
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.
Subsequent Failures to Appear: If you ignore jury duty summonses, the court may view this as contempt of court. Contempt of court is a serious offense and can result in penalties, including a fine of up to $1,000 and even a jail term of up to five days.
Phone Hours a.m. to p.m. Monday through Thursday, and a.m. to p.m. Friday. You may call the Jury Commissioner's Office during our phone hours at (408) 808-6666 to speak to a jury clerk.
Stay Home if you are Sick - If you are scheduled for jury service and are ill, please contact the Jury Office at (916) 874-7775 or by requesting a postponement or excuse from jury service online. Face Coverings – As of , masks are strongly recommended but not required while in the courthouse.
All requests to be excused from jury service must be submitted in writing. Prior Jury Service. Child Care / Care of a Dependent. Volunteer Safety Personnel. Financial / Business / Employment Hardship.
Report for jury service if qualified and not excused or postponed. Failing to respond may result in fines up to $1,500, incarceration, or both. Follow summons instructions and contact the court for assistance.
Phone Hours a.m. to p.m. Monday through Thursday, and a.m. to p.m. Friday. You may call the Jury Commissioner's Office during our phone hours at (408) 808-6666 to speak to a jury clerk.
The first person selected as a juror will act as the foreperson of the jury. Their role is to write the jury's decision (guilty or not guilty) against the charges on the Issue Paper (a form that the charges against the defendants are listed on) and to announce the verdict in open court.
5 Reasons People Are Excused From Jury Duty Economic Hardship. One of the more common reasons people are excused from jury duty is because serving on the jury presents that person with an economic hardship. Personal Opinions. Felony Conviction. Family Issues. Physical/Mental Disabilities.