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Discharge Of Jury In Allegheny
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In Pennsylvania, no one is excused or exempt from jury duty except those who: Are in active service of the Armed Forces; Have served on jury duty within three years of their current summons. Demonstrate to the court undue hardship or extreme inconvenience.
If you have a hearing, sight, or mobility concern, please advise the Court Administration Office prior to your service. Business or casual business attire is appropriate in the courtroom. Jurors may not wear blue jeans or sleeveless tops.
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.
If the date on your summons is inconvenient for you, you may be permitted to reschedule your service. You may reschedule online at jury@dauphincounty or contact the Jury Administrator at (717) 780-6622 who will assist you in rescheduling your service.
When writing a jury excuse letter, directly state why you cannot serve and how serving would lead to hardship. Valid exemptions include being ill or disabled, being the sole guardian of young children, or being over the age of 70. Include documentation such as a doctor's note or a letter from an employer.
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.
If you want to postpone your service to a later date or be excused, you must make a request in writing to the jury office of the courthouse to which you have been summoned.
A physician's letter or medical form is required for excusal/postponement from jury duty for medical reasons. Other reasons for excusal/postponement are reviewed and evaluated pursuant to court policy. Jurors receive a prompt response in writing or by email upon submitting excusal / postponement requests.
Any person who fails to appear pursuant to such order or who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons may be fined up to $1,000.00, imprisoned not more than three days, ordered to perform community service, or any combination thereof.
You must describe the reasons you believe you should be postponed or excused and provide as much information as possible, including supporting documentation. The request should be received by the jury department at least five (5) business days before your term of service begins.