Jury Trial Withdrawn In Alameda
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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 may be excused if you have a serious health problem. If you are sick or injured, you may postpone your service or request an excuse. If you are disabled, you may request a permanent medical excuse. Follow the directions on the summons for postponement or excuse.
Jurors are asked to dress appropriately for a courtroom. Business or casual dress is acceptable-jeans and t-shirts are okay. Jurors are warned that temperatures in courtrooms can vary widely (both cold and hot) and are encouraged to dress appropriately. SHORTS AND TANK TOPS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN COURTROOMS.
If you are going to be late, immediately contact the jury clerk at (760) 872-4520 and explain your situation. Remember, the trial cannot proceed until everyone is present. If you do not have a good excuse, the judge may fine you for being late.
Groups Already Called This Week. If your group number is in the table below, and you did not report as directed, you will receive a failure to appear, and your jury service will automatically be rescheduled in approximately 5 months.
Groups Already Called This Week. If your group number is in the table below, and you did not report as directed, you will receive a failure to appear, and your jury service will automatically be rescheduled in approximately 5 months.
Fines: The court may impose a fine, which can be as high as $1,000. This fine is meant to enforce compliance and serve as a deterrent for future offenses. Jail Time: In more severe cases, the court might sentence you to jail time. For failing to appear for jury duty, this can be up to five days.
(d) Waiver; Withdrawal. A party waives a jury trial unless its demand is properly served and filed. A proper demand may be withdrawn only if the parties consent.
The process for requesting a permanent medical excuse from jury service is as follows: (1) An applicant must submit to the jury commissioner a written request for permanent medical excuse with a supporting letter, memo, or note from a treating health care provider.
(a) Except as permitted by statute, an applicable code of judicial ethics or code of judicial conduct, or standards governing employees of a tribunal, a lawyer shall not directly or indirectly give or lend anything of value to a judge, official, or employee of a tribunal.