This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
What If A Juror Does Not Report as Instructed? Every resident of Contra Costa County who is qualified to serve must appear for jury service when summoned. Willful failure to appear is contempt of court. Contempt of court is punishable by fine or possible county jail time.
You must inform the court that you are not able to serve. Requests to be excused must be in writing and submitted to the Office of the Jury Commissioner prior to the prospective juror's service date.
If someone is accused of a crime, they have a right to be tried in front of a jury. A jury is made up of 12 people who are chosen at random to hear the evidence and decide if the accused is guilty or not guilty.
One of the following is possible: Warrant is issued for arrest. Bailiff/Sheriff will be sent to haul you straight away to the face the judge. Fined.
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.
In the demand a party may specify the issues which the party wishes so tried; otherwise the party shall be deemed to have demanded trial by jury for all the issues so triable.
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.