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Discharge From Jury Service In Allegheny
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Citizens demonstrating undue hardship or extreme inconvenience including, but not limited to, individuals in active military service, primary medical caregivers as certified by a medical doctor, and persons submitting written requests for excusal due to family matters, may be granted temporary excusal from jury service ...
Exemption from Jury Duty Persons demonstrating to the court undue hardship or extreme inconvenience may be excused permanently or for such period as the court determines is necessary, and if excused for a limited period shall, at the end of the period, be assigned to the next jury array.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Any reason deemed sufficient by the court. Medical reasons. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict.
Them. You can write a note to the judge explaining your situation. And provide supporting documentsMoreThem. You can write a note to the judge explaining your situation. And provide supporting documents if necessary. This can help the court understand that you're not in a position to serve on a jury.
Subsequent requests for deferrals must be in writing and mailed to the Office of Jury Management, 414 Grant Street, Suite 701-A, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, faxed to 412.350. 3043, or emailed to jurycoordinator@alleghenyCourts at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled service date.
A prospective juror may be excused if he/she: Has a physical or mental disability that would prevent him/her from serving. Must provide actual and necessary care for another and alternate arrangements are not feasible. Is unable to read or understand the English language. Over 75 years of age.
(1) Persons in active service of the armed forces of the United States or of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (2) Persons who have served within three years next preceding on any jury except a person who served as a juror for fewer than three days in any one year in which case the exemption period shall be one year.
A prospective juror may be excused if he/she: Has a physical or mental disability that would prevent him/her from serving. Must provide actual and necessary care for another and alternate arrangements are not feasible. Is unable to read or understand the English language. Over 75 years of age.
Anyone who has a strong opinion that relates to the case will generally receive a dismissal. For example, a potential juror might believe that women are bad drivers. In a case involving a female driver, the defense attorney will request that individual's dismissal from the case.