Article I, Section 5 | Trial by jury The right of trial by jury shall be inviolate, except that, in civil cases, laws may be passed to authorize the rendering of a verdict by the concurrence of not less than three-fourths of the jury.
11.0 HEARING AND SUBMISSION OF MOTIONS If the motion requires consideration of facts not appearing of record, the movant shall serve and file copies of all affidavits, depositions, photographs or documentary evidence which the movant desires to submit in support of the motion.
You are required to provide documentation from a physician verifying that a mental or physical condition renders you unfit for jury service for the remainder of the jury year. Jury service would otherwise cause undue or extreme physical or financial hardship to you or a person under your care or supervision.
Upon approval of the court, the following persons may be excused from jury service: members of cloistered religious organizations. a person whose mental or physical condition renders them incapable of performing jury service. a person whose spouse or near relative has recently died or is seriously ill.
A person whose spouse or near relative has recently died or is seriously ill. a person whose jury service would cause them or someone in their care extreme physical or financial hardship, or who would be harmed or would harm the public by serving on a jury. a person who is older than 75 years of age.
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.
Don't lose your temper, try to bully, or refuse to listen to the opinions of other jurors. Don't mark or write on exhibits or otherwise change or injure them.
Each juror is assigned a unique number called your "Juror Number". This number is used to identify the person addressing the Court and also when you submit a request for excuse.
Just answer the questions truthfully to the extent that they ask. No need to elaborate, just answer their questions. If you don't want to provide an answer, say ``no comment'' unless a judge instructs you otherwise. You are legally obligated to answer any question the judge instructs you to answer.