How to get out of jury duty . . .?

Question

I heard that if you make a racist remark they will relieve you.

Is that true ?

What ideas do you guys have ?

Answer 1

To most, jury duty is at best a huge inconvenience, at worst, a loss of income for a indeterminate period of time. Not many really want to perform their civic duty to serve on a jury, but should they ever find themselves on trial, I'm sure they'd want the best and brightest sitting in the jurors' box, not 12 people who don't want to be there, but aren't smart enough to find a way out. There are legitimate excuses you can use to get out of juror duty, but there are also certain methods you can employ that will make you an undesirable juror to the lawyers of each side. If your excuse sounds like a ploy to get out of jury duty, the judge may make you serve anyway. Here are some ways you can get out:

1. Educate yourself. Lawyers don't like informed jurors who know about such important things as jury nullification.

2. Dress down. If you come in to jury duty looking like a slob, most lawyers will want you removed. If you appear to be an individualist (wear a beard, have multiple piercings, etc.) they'll be happy to show you the door.

3. Wear political clothing. Shirts that proclaim a specific freedom, like the right to bear arms, show you have a predetermined mindset, and will be hard to direct.

4. Tell the truth. In many cases the judge will ask if you can render a fair verdict on the case at hand. Since you are opposed to being there in the first place and resent the defendent for causing this ruckus, you really can't give a fair verdict.

5. Become friends with a police officer. Most lawyers don't want police officers or their friends on a jury because they are typically prejudiced.

6. Become friends with a lawyer. Attorneys don't want someone who is even partially famililar with the law, so if you count a lawyer in your circle of friends they'll be afraid of your prior exposure to the system.

7. Explain to the judge that if either lawyer tries to limit or restrict any evidence from being presented, you will be unable to remain objective since it is obvious they are trying to hide the truth.

8. Play stupid. Ask all sorts of annoying, yet simple, questions.

Finally, rethink your attitude about serving.  You will probably learn something about the judicial system that you never were told in school - and if you're ever on the opposite side of the law - you might want to know what goes on inside a courtroom.

Answer 2

Jury duty is a civic responsibility.  Grow a set and cowboy up.  

If you ever get put on trial, would you be happy knowing you're being judged by the twelve dumbest goobers that couldn't wiggle and scam their way out of being there?

Answer 3

I showed up 15 minutes late

worked for me

Answer 4

I believe it is importatnt to serve. You may learn somthing.

Answer 5

why would you want out? You get paid for it.

Answer 6

What is with this unpatriotic c**p? You have an obligation to serve. It's Jury DUTY. Very small price to pay for your country. Just do it and stop trying to weasel yourself out of it.

Answer 7

I think that no one really likes jury duty. But if everyone tried to get out of it, how would we have juries? It's your civil duty to go and answer the questions truthfully. I know it sucks, but the system is the way it is for a reason.

It depends on the people picking the jury though, often they are looking for a certain type of person so that the defense can make its case better. You could come off as very opinionated or judgmental and that might sway it, but it also might cause them to actually want you to be on the jury depending on the case, defendant, etc.

But yeah, imo you should just go and be you and cross your fingers they don't pick you.

Answer 8

Commit a felony.  That will keep you off of juries (though you may end up in front of one)

Answer 9

You might not have the opportunity to make a racist remark. Knowing someone involved in the case is the easiest way to get out. For instance if they ask if you know or have done business with someone who isn't there (probably a future witness) then say yes. But they will ask you details....

The way a jury is selected is actually process of elimination. They don't select who they want on the jury - each side picks who they DON'T want. And the 12 left become the panel.

But jury duty is kind of interesting....

Answer 10

Well don't make blatant racist remarks, but the more biased you come off, the better you are. Although don't be biased against the questions if its in favor of the one questioning you (prosecutor or defendant).

Answer 11

The r card will work or say you are 100% against the crime because it happened to a relative or friend and that person is already guilty in your mind.

Answer 12

Tell them you are a republican and you voted for bush all three times.  That should exempt you.

Answer 13

I wouldn't make a racist remark to the judge. A friend of mine did that and the judge chewed him out for 5 minutes in front of everyone. He was very embarrased and was sent back to the jury pool where he sat until 5 pm. If you want to get out of a case just tell the judge you have already formed an opinion about the case. The judge will try to get you to change your opinion but stick to your story and they will dismiss you. I use this story everytime and it works.

I think jury duty is a waste of time and I could care less about it being my "civic duty". If you want to serve on a jury then more power to you.

Answer 14

yes enlist and fight in afganistan  they arnt going to track you down their