Can you serve jury duty if you have a criminal record? i live in mass.?

Question

Can you serve jury duty if you have a criminal record? i live in mass.?

Answer 1

Yes unless you have been convicted of a felony.

Answer 2

Here is the answer to your question from the Mass. Court System website:

A person is ineligible to serve on a jury in Massachusetts if s/he has been or is:

"(1) Convicted of a felony within the past 7 years, or (2) currently charged with a felony, or (3) currently in custody.

(If you are unsure if the crime involved is a felony, check with the court where the charges were filed.)"

A link to the website where this information may be found is provided below.  It also states: "If you do not fall within any of the disqualification descriptions, then you are qualified.   If you have a hardship that you believe would prevent you from serving, you must appear and request to speak with a judge."

According to the instructions, you must respond to the jury summons, even if you believe you are disqualified or are unable to because of another specified hardship.  You complete a form required by the court, and a judge determines whether you are disqualified or exempt.

I hope this is helpful.

Answer 3

I think the lawyers of the case decide whether or not you would make a suitable juror for the case.

Answer 4

I do not think so.