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All Others: If you feel that it is impossible for you to serve as a juror and wish to be excused from service, you must submit documentary proof of the reason why. Please call our information line at 1-800-449-2819 to receive information about the proof you must provide.
Reasons you may be excused from jury service include: You have no means of transportation. You would have to travel an excessive distance to the courthouse. You have a physical or mental impairment. You provide care for a dependent and cannot afford to have someone cover for you.
ONE IS NOT QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS A JUROR IF: If you have served on jury duty within the past 4 years. If you have been convicted of a felony. If you are under the age of 18 years.
How often must I serve jury duty? Under Federal law, a person cannot be required to serve jury duty more often than once every two (2) years.
If you cannot serve even if granted a postponement, you may contact your local commissioner of jurors office and ask to be excused from service. The commissioner may ask you to provide documentary proof of the reasons why you need to be excused.
New York is one of a dozen states that does not have an automatic exemption or excusal from jury service for persons over a certain age---usually 65 or 70.
There is no upper age limit. If you believe that you cannot serve for an age-related reason, contact your local Commissioner of Jurors Office to discuss possible accommodations or excusal. Your local Commissioner can also advise if any, or what type of, documentation is required for excusal.
Jury duty is mandatory. Therefore, if you do not appear on the specific date and time you've been summoned, you could be subject to an array of penalties, including fines, community service, and even possible jail time.