Sample Exemption Letter For Jury Duty In Harris
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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.
Dear Sender, Thank you for your message. I am currently serving jury duty and will be unavailable until Return Date. This civic duty requires my full attention, and I will have limited access to email during this time.
(2) A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if the juror: (a) Is under eighteen (18) years of age; (b) Is not a citizen of the United States; (c) Is not a resident of the county; (d) Has insufficient knowledge of the English language; (e) Has been previously convicted of a felony and has not been ...
Exemptions from Jury Service Are over 75 years of age (You may also request a permanent age 75 exemption.); Have legal custody of a child younger than 12 years of age and your service on the jury requires leaving the child without adequate supervision; Are a student of a public or private secondary school;
You may claim a medical exemption if you have a severe physical or mental condition that makes it impossible for you to serve as a juror, even with reasonable accommodation. To claim a medical exemption, you must present a copy of this form signed by a physician.
EXEMPTIONS FROM JURY SERVICE (GOVERNMENT CODE §62.106): You are over seventy-five (75) years of age. You have legal custody of a child/ children younger than 12 years of age and your jury service requires leaving the child/children without adequate supervision. You are a student of a public or private secondary school.
You are out of state attending school. You are a member of the Legislature and the General Court is in session. You have a case pending in this county that could be heard by this jury panel. You have a temporary medical condition that would make it very difficult to serve as a juror.
Have not been adjudged incompetent by a court. Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language. Cannot have been convicted of a felony within the last 10 years. Cannot have served on a jury panel within the county within the past year.
