What is the best way to get out of jury duty. What can you say when they interview you?

Question

I was told that if you tell the lawyer that you believe in jurors prudence that they will let you off very quickly. Does anyone know what you can say to get out of jury duty?

Answer 1

My dad is a minister and he's been called up for jury duty twice in the past four years! He was dismissed both times because of his religious beliefs. One was a drunk driving case, I can't recall what the other was. Good Luck!

Answer 2

You can say something like, "I think everybody is guilty, and they deserve the death penalty."

I'm not sure what jurors prudence is, and haven't heard of that excuse yet.  Or you can stereotype, or say something that is definitely biased, that'll definitely get you thrown off of being a potential juror.

Answer 3

First of all, the only way to get out of jury duty is if it is a hardship for you to go.. Like working and the only provider in your family.  Or if you have a disability that limits you from sitting, standing, or walking ....

You can get it postponed.

Every citizen should report and do their deed to society.

Of course we don't like to go or want too but we should.

You will learn alot and it can be interesting.

Telling or saying anything that sounds as stupid as what you wrote is not going to fly.

They have heard these excuses before and can clearly see through them.

You don't want to p**s off the judge so bite the bullet and serve the justice system like we all must do.

It won't kill you.

Think of it as a mini vacation from your job .....

Answer 4

There is really no posisble way unless you are in the hospital. Plus you get paid, and what its only for like 2-6 dayns long, not that bad!

Answer 5

You can claim to be not of sound mind but I think you might have to get a doctor's statement.  You can commit a felony and be under indictment (that one will get you off for many years), you can claim you are the sole caretaker of an invalid or sole caretaker of child under ten.

It's best to tell the truth and do your civic duty.  It is both a right and a privilege.

Answer 6

Best way is to die, no more worry then over jury service, . serious- not much unless you are unfit via a Doctors letter.

Answer 7

that's not really a good question to ask on here.  if people weren't  watching, i would tell you.  sorry.

Answer 8

Just be yourself & answer honestly...there is bound to be something in your personality they don't like...

Answer 9

Get arrested for committing a felony.

Answer 10

Ask two questions: "What race is the defendant?"; and "Do we have the death penalty in this state?". The defense attorney will drive you home himself.

Answer 11

Don't try to get out of it, do your civic duty.

Answer 12

Just say, " Thank you for this opportunity. I have waited a long time to nail these s****.s and finally I get my chance. You just send 'em to me and I'll see to it they don't see daylight for a long time."

Answer 13

In some states, you can get out of being on jury duty if you're a felon, or a non-citizen, or underage.

I don't recommend being a felon, by the way.

Answer 14

They're guilty.

All of them.

Hang them all.

Anyone seen my dummy?

Answer 15

Last time I was called, it was for an attempted murder case.  I was asked if I knew anyone in the criminal justice system, and I rattled off the names of several cops, two assistant D.As, and four judges.  And mentioned the D.A.'s neice and sister-in-law had both been students of mine.  They sent me home a couple minutes later.

Answer 16

Just make them think you are racist or a bigot that should work.. Why would you not want to do it anyways

Answer 17

I always used to get out of it because I worked in a Law Office. They don't want anybody with legal experience.

PS: You'd better know what jurisprudence means before you try to use it as an excuse. I don't think it'll help you anyway.

Answer 18

say your an Illegal and those fun lovin FBI agents sure will come running!

Answer 19

Tell them that you're racist, or that you can tell a man is guilty by the way he smells.

Answer 20

commit a felony

wear a full n**i officer's uniform to the first day

tattoo "white power" on your forehead

There are tons of ways to get out of it.  Just remember two things:  

1) People have given and continue to give their lives to earn your right to actively participate in your own justice system.

2) You should never again complain about the justice system or express horror at how such-and-such trial was a joke because of the "stupid jury."

Answer 21

Jurisprudence ??  This question saddens me and exemplifies one of the many problems with our legal system.  You should not try and get out of jury duty, it is our obligation to our system and its fairness.  I will tell you that in California and Texas everyone pretends that they can't speak English well enough.  And then they walk out and explain in perfect Englisht how clever they were in ducking jury duty. Nice citizenship.

Answer 22

Say "I'd be perfect for this jury. I can tell if someone's guilty just by lookin' at 'em."

Answer 23

Say what.  If you have a hard time hearing or at least show that you have this problem, you are probably not getting onto the jury.  An antorney would prove to be suicidal to allow a jurist who may not hear a critical piece of evidence.  It could lead to a mistrial.

Answer 24

company doesn't pay for jury leave

no one to care for kids

no transportation

bad health - need doc note

prejudiced

Answer 25

I think you're getting ahead of yourself.  There is very little you can do go get out of reporting for jury duty.  Now, if you're asking how to get out of serving as a juror for a particular case, during the interviewing process, what would most likely get you tossed out is any sort of conflict of interest.

Answer 26

the racist comments are good, you can tell by looking at him is good too,

How about  "if the case has made it to court , then it must have merits and he must be guilty or liable."

Seriously though,  Jury Duty is a small price to pay for giving back to our system of freedoms.

Answer 27

If you can get your employer to write a note that you cant get time off. If that doesnt work tell them you want to be a juror because you can tell a guilty person a mile away!

Answer 28

dribble and wet your pants. otherwise, you have to do it.

Answer 29

Tell them you despise criminals and all who sin because you are a clean living Mormon...tell them you want everyone in jail to fry in an electric chair. They will be afraid of you.

Answer 30

wow

y dont u just do it pretent like ur listenin and nod ur head once in a while

Answer 31

Basically, state that you're strongly against whatever crime it was that was committed.  

If it's theft, tell them that you once had your home broken into and that you will vote guilty no matter what.

If the crime is against a minority, tell them you're prejudiced against that race or nationality.

If the crime was rape, tell them your best friend/sister/aunt was raped.  

Basically, give them a reason to suspect that you'll vote the person guilty, regardless of the evidence presented in the trial.