What's the best way to legally get out of jury duty? I received a jury venire, I don't want to sit there!

Question

This is in the middle of exam week, plus this would definitly s***w up my schedule.

Answer 1

If you are the primary carer of a non-school aged child or elderly person or disabled person etc. then you have grounds for nonparticipation.

If you are self employed and stand to loose significantly financially, that could also work.

Answer 2

if you're on the panell say you were the victom of a crime. but you still have to show up or else...or else probably nothing, it'll just be on your conscience...but it's not like they're asking you to fight for your country.

Answer 3

commit a felony, felons cant do jury duty, HA! or say your racist

Answer 4

From what I understand, there is no law requiring you to open your mail which is how I believe they contact you.

In addition to that, you can refuse any unopened piece of mail sent to you.  Simply write on it, "Refused   Return to Sender" and the postal carrier has to take it back and the post office has to return it if it is first class mail.  Undeliverable third class simply goes to a trash facility to be recycled.

Chances are that if you do not respond to the notification or you keep returning it to them, they will decide to stop messing with you.  Also, if you keep sending them incomplete information, they may get the idea that something is wrong with you and just give up.

People who have served jury duty seem to get called again and again.  Some have served many times because they will show up and it makes it easy to get them back when needed.

Once you start serving don't be surprised if you are expected to serve many more times.

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Answer 5

I have been told, don't open the letter when you receive it.. With the mail services now days, you can say you didn't receive any notice/ letter.

I can understand fully where you're coming from and your feelings.

This is what took place with me on jury duty-first day without receiving any pay because of jury selection. Returned  the second day, off to the court room to have the judge question different people as to why they couldn't be on jury duty. Not to bad until I had to hear people say that they didn't understand nor speak English. After hearing that about 8 times the judge dismiss everyone. Lost two days for what, a system that allows non speaking people to have rights.

Answer 6

act like you are prejidiced against the case.. If there is a murder trial.. Say someone close to you got murdered and you hate the b*****d.. or if its a armed robbery.. say AUnt helga just got robbed and you'll love to nail the culprit.. Anything that makes you biased against the case.. You have kids and cant afford a babysitter.. You have overdue home loan and jury pay wont cover the amount you'd get if you stayed on job.. anything like that..

Answer 7

If you suddenly realize what a dirt bag you are then you could kill yourself. I here that's against the law but the jury duty would deffinately be excused.

Or you could just go and be a decent human and do your civic duty.

In the future, try to suck less.

Answer 8

Give a credible and believable lie.

Answer 9

There are a lot of acceptable reasons not to go to jury duty. The best is always illness - people can handle that excuse. If you don't want to serve when questioned tell them your for the death penalty and hope the system "fries all the guilty parties". That ought to do the trick!

Answer 10

You can get a deferment, but you'll have to serve later.  

These are general excuses:

        You are over 70 years old.

        You are a volunteer firefighter, rescue squad member or ambulance crew member.

        You must care for young children or elderly adults, if your absence will put them at risk.

        You are so important to the operation of a business that your absence will cause that business to fail.

        You are an attorney, physician, dentist or registered nurse.

        You do not have a car and are unable to use public transportation.

You can request a hardship excuse through the mail.

During jury assembly you can also offer a compelling reason to be excused.  (However, you'll be on call fro further service during that time period.)

Answer 11

Why should you want to get out of jury duty?  Are you one of those selfish people who want all of the benefits but none of the responsibilities?

Personally, I would allow people to get out of jury duty - if they sign a waiver giving up all rights to government services and protections.

Answer 12

Just throw it in the trash. They don't have anyway to prove you got the Jury venire. You won't hear from them about it.

Answer 13

You must have an excuse.  Either sickness, diminished capacity, or economical.  But you would be a fool to lie.  You could go to jail if you got caught.

Answer 14

I don't get people who have a problem when called for jury duty.  It's part of being a citizen, finding a jury of peers.

Answer 15

jury duty is for suckers.

There are many good ways out.

For example, say you are involved in the crime they

are prosecuting.

Answer 16

Get a Doctor's note saying you cannot sit for long periods of testimony (bad back)

Answer 17

You are a slap in the face of democracy.  You should be ashamed to ask such a question.  You are a selfish twit.

You are a "Paris Hilton".   (Oooh, that one's gonna leave a mark!)

Benjamin Franklin frowns down upon your uncouth visage.  Just go do your civic duty, loser.

Answer 18

Why?  You have something better to do?  What could possibly be more important than standing up for our system, making sure it works right, and trying to see justice done?  Let me guess, you're getting your nails done, right?  Grow up.

Answer 19

Tell the judge you can't wait to convict someone and fry their ***.

Answer 20

Why would you want to get out of jury duty?  Any person who wants to get out of jury duty, does not deserve to live in this country.  Perspective jurors are not selected from voting records, but from registered drivers.  You are a pathetic excuse for an U.S. citizen.

Answer 21

You will have to go to court for the interview for jury duty.  When you are asked why you should not be required to serve jury duty, here's your answer....tell the judge it violates your Constitutional Rights....it violates the 13th Amendment that states there shall be no involuntary servitude, and that you feel you are being penalized because you vote.  That is how they get you on a jury list is through your registering to vote.  I have used this as well as my husband and other friends and it has gotten us dismissed from jury duty every time.

Good Luck!

Answer 22

If you don't want to do your civic than you don't want to be an American citizen do you?

Answer 23

Just go do your civic duty and stop whining about it.

Answer 24

become a hostile witness or juror that is...

Answer 25

tell them you smoke weed. But you'll be fine so long as it's not a drug case.

Answer 26

good luck, i tryed to get out of it and the judge said that if i didn't show up they would send a deputy to get me,