Question about Jury Duty?

Question

I reported for jury duty about 2 months ago but didn't get picked as a juror. They sent me home with a "Certification of Jury Service". Today, I received another letter saying I need to report. But since it hasn't been close to 12 months yet, I assume that I should be excused. I tried calling but they are closed for the day. I just want to know now to ease my nerves especially because the date is so close to important events and a 2-week vacation that I'm going on.

Please, please help

Answer 1

You should be able to show your certificate and get out of jury duty.  However, if it is jury selection for another jury service then you may have to go:  state vs. federal.

Answer 2

I got out of jury duty by telling them I was an ex-cop. But, it asked on the online form, and I am an ex-cop. I think they check on that stuff.

Answer 3

Different courts than the one you served in can call you to serve.  I served at my county court house and was later called for a federal grand jury...  so yeah, you can get called more than once...  Call the number again though to make sure it is in fact a different court and not an error on their part.  Make sure you have your certifcation handy too.

Answer 4

I think it is different for each locale.  I would just try calling them again tomorrow.  I served on a 6 person panel and wasn't called again for three years..that was a county summons.  I think city is more often.  Two months sounds a mistake, but call them again.