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Discharge From Jury Service In Georgia
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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.
Standard Ways to Avoid Jury Duty in Georgia You are over 70 years old. You are a full-time student. You are the primary caregiver for a child under seven years old or for a physically or mentally disabled person. You have a severe disability or a serious medical condition. You are on active military duty.
Certain people are eligible to be exempted or excused from jury duty, such as people age 70 or older or full-time students. If you qualify, you must contact the court to receive an exemption before your appearance date.
Standard Ways to Avoid Jury Duty in Georgia You are over 70 years old. You are a full-time student. You must be currently taking classes to qualify.
Read the summons closely and follow the instructions. Some summons will require you to complete a questionnaire or contact the court in advance. Certain people are eligible to be exempted or excused from jury duty, such as people age 70 or older or full-time students.
Male jurors are expected to wear collar, tie, and coat while female jurors pantsuit, skirt or dress ... no jeans/shorts allowed.
Standard Ways to Avoid Jury Duty in Georgia You are over 70 years old. You are a full-time student. You are the primary caregiver for a child under seven years old or for a physically or mentally disabled person. You have a severe disability or a serious medical condition. You are on active military duty.
Failing to respond to a jury summons can lead to a judge issuing a bench warrant for your arrest. You may be required to attend a hearing to explain your absence. Typically, penalties include a fine for skipping jury duty and, in rare cases, brief jail time.
Certain people are eligible to be exempted or excused from jury duty, such as people age 70 or older or full-time students. If you qualify, you must contact the court to receive an exemption before your appearance date. Follow the instructions on the summons or contact the court directly for more information.
