Discharge From Jury Service In Clark
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You may apply to be excused if you: fall under the Jury Exemption Act 1965 (evidence is essential). have a physical or mental disability/impairment (evidence is essential) do not reside in the jury district (evidence including Electoral Commission update required).
The Jury Questionnaire must be completed and returned, even if you have a request to be excused. The court will not entertain your request unless you complete the required questionnaire.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Any reason deemed sufficient by the court. Medical reasons. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict.
To be Rescheduled or Excused: The Court requires any request to be rescheduled or excused to be in writing (email or letter). Put the Pool Number (provided on your Summons) and Participant Number in the subject line. You may also send a letter to the Jury Administrator at the address listed on your Summons.
Failure to complete and return a jury questionnaire, providing false information on the questionnaire, or using vulgar or profane language in response to a jury questionnaire subjects a citizen to show cause proceeding for contempt of court.
The Jury Questionnaire must be completed and returned, even if you have a request to be excused. The court will not entertain your request unless you complete the required questionnaire. The survey prior to the jury questionnaire is voluntary and can be skipped.
Permanent Excuse (processed by jury clerk): Those with a permanent medical condition preventing jury service (verified by a doctor's letter).
Sole parents, main breadwinners, leader on a big project at work, physical or mental disabilities that may impede your attendance... these things will almost always get you out of Jury Duty, though you should try to bring documentation of some kind to prove it.
