How do I report a death to stop constant jury duty summonses?
Q. My father has past away but NYC is constantly sending him jury duty summonses in the mail. How to I notify them that he has past away and obviously cannot attend jury duty? Who do I contact? Is a copy of the death certificate needed? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Asked by Falling Star - Fri Nov 5 18:24:58 2010 - Civic Participation - 5 Answers - Comments

A. You can send them a copy of your fathers' death certificate. OR... Me, I'd ignore each one that came in the mail...Let them come to "arrest him"...They can't "touch you" about anything because the Summonses are not addressed to YOU. When the "arresting officer" shows up, hand HIM the death certificate...Word will get back...
Answered by - Fri Nov 5 19:10:23 2010

How do the jury duty people know if I still live in the state?
Q. And if they send a jury duty notice to an address that I don't live at anymore, and nobody responds, will they issue a warrant for my arrest? How do I prevent this? I travel a lot for extensive periods of time.
Asked by Tyrone - Sun Dec 17 08:35:00 2006 - Civic Participation - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The jury is selected from the DMV records as well as voter registration. While you may not let voter registration know right way. Most notify DMV on time.
Answered by Flat_out_Bob - Sun Dec 17 12:20:04 2006

What is purpose of jury duty questionnaires?
Q. I got a jury duty questionnaire in the mail. I heard rumors that once you get the questionnaire it is only a matter of months before you get summoned to be on jury. Is that true? I know! some of those questions are none of their business.
Asked by molly - Fri Jul 3 13:44:42 2009 - Civic Participation - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Where do you live? Never heard of them sending out questionnaires in advance of jury duty but here's your chance to get out of it! Just respond outrageously to the questions and you'll most likely not have to deal with it...Personally, I would not answer a questionnaire like that if I didn't have to. Some of the stuff they ask you is just none of their business if you haven't even been picked.
Answered by lillllbit - Fri Jul 3 14:49:13 2009

How much does Jury Duty pay in which States?
Q. Suddenly, several Friends and Family of mine are to serve as Jury Duty in this month @_@ I think some of the States are Hawaii, Californa, Ohio, & Michigan-- if that helps. I know different States pay different ammounts and some times different Counties, but I am haveing trouble finding those ammounts. So anyone know alot of States and how much they pay, or those states atleast?
Asked by sailortinkitty - Thu Oct 11 18:44:16 2007 - Civic Participation - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Here in Nevada we get $40 plus food. If you're a government employee you still get you're full pay. Good deal
Answered by Dogsnoop - Thu Oct 11 18:54:55 2007

Jury duty?
Q. I read today on Yahoo how man was in trouble for trying to get out of jury duty. He told the judge he didn't like gays, he had been known to be racist and lie. What would you say to get out of jury duty?
Asked by Emonie D - Mon Jul 16 21:19:52 2007 - Current Events - 9 Answers - Comments

A. I would NOT try to dodge jury duty. I would, however, probably never be seated on a jury because of my beliefs. I am a big believer in punishment for a crime. Rehab can happen too, but only secondarily. And yeah, I am a big fan of Ol' Sparky (or equivalent).
Answered by jazzkidzmom - Mon Jul 16 21:27:01 2007

How can I get out of jury duty because I get called too often?
Q. For some reason, I get called for jury duty every single year. My husband and friends hardly ever get called. I have been lucky the past few times. Either my number is not needed, or when I go, I am dismissed in the waiting room. I run a business from home, I have two children, and I can't afford to take time off to do jury duty. They just called me again for the middle of June and I asked for a postponment because I don't want this potentially messing up my entire summer vacation plans. Please don't flame me with "civic duty" stuff. I have served on jurys before and I am tired of doing it. Please tell me the best excuses to tell the judge so that I can be excused from service, in case my number comes up again at my postponment… [cont.]
Asked by Janet J - Tue May 29 13:59:28 2007 - Civic Participation - 12 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I am in real estate. I told them, if I don't work, I don't eat. They asked me to put that in writing and I was dismissed. Haven't recieved a call back since. Tell them exactly what you told us, that you run a home business and do not get paid for time off of work. They should be very understanding about it. :)
Answered by Holiday - Tue May 29 14:08:18 2007

How many times can you put off jury duty?
Q. Ive already put off jury duty twice. I am a student and I do not have time for it. Talked to the lady who is in charge of rescheduling and she is a total biotch.
Asked by The Red One - Wed Jul 4 15:52:31 2007 - Civic Participation - 10 Answers - Comments

A. In my county, only once.
Answered by - Wed Jul 4 17:12:02 2007

What is the process of serving jury duty?
Q. I got a notice in the mail saying that I have been considered for jury duty. I've been told to fill out a questionaire, which I am required by law to fill in and mail back. The letter says, according to the questionairre, people will be randomly selected for jury duty. If I am selected, what is to be expected in the jury?
Asked by Silly Rabbit_<3's Life - Sun Sep 7 04:49:21 2008 - Civic Participation - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You'll go the court house on the appointed date, get a number, and then do a lot of sitting around until you're called to sit for a trial. If you're not called, you'll be dismissed. As for what happens if you DO get on a jury. . .You'll sit in the courtroom, hopefully taking notes as you listen to the trial, and then make a decision on the case along with the other jurors.
Answered by Fred G - Sun Sep 7 05:55:15 2008

JURY Duty?!?
Q. i woke up and decided i was well enough to walk down stairs (since i am recoving from surgery) and i find in my mail a letter that is summoning me to jury duty for the month of May. This wouldn't be a big deal at all if i weren't A) still in highschool until June 2nd when i will graduate B) i'm trying to start a new job for summer C) pretty much will be gone in summer until june 26 and D) getting ready to go to the university of alabama in august... so how on earth do i get out of jury duty? Can they really make an 18 yr old still going to highschool participate in jury duty.. because i feel i'd miss out on my school work/tests and i would be at a great disadvantage. Oh i live in Kentucky by the way.
Asked by loveyoulots189 - Fri Mar 14 16:57:59 2008 - Civic Participation - 15 Answers - Comments

A. They will excuse you since you are still in high school. Just contact them and let them know you are still a student, and request to be excused.
Answered by Rebekah - Fri Mar 14 17:01:25 2008

Jury Duty starts in January but have a new job starting next week?
Q. I start work as a dental assistant on Monday and I'll be trained right in the dentist office. The problem is I have jury duty starting January 3rd. We are off Christmas week so I only have one week of work before I have to start jury duty. I don't want to have to take off of work so soon after starting. Is this a good enough excuse to be excused from jury duty? Should I write or call the jury commissioner and ask for an excusal? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Asked by - Tue Dec 13 16:04:40 2011 - Civic Participation - 2 Answers - Comments

A. By law, your employer must excuse you for jury duty. Your better bet will be to explain the situation to your employer and ask to be excused from work for jury duty.
Answered by jeffrey f - Tue Dec 13 23:41:32 2011

Who actually still likes serving jury duty?
Q. I just got through serving jury duty. Even though I just had to report for one day, I could not stand it. It's so boring sitting there doing nothing. I know I should feel a sense of duty for our country and all but I am just worried about job security right now. The economy the way it is I can't waste time making $15 a day with the possibilty of being laid off when I get back. What do you think?
Asked by kingpuffy117 - Sat Jan 10 12:45:03 2009 - Civic Participation - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Who in their right mind ever did? Jury duty is a job and therefore should get at least minimum wage to do that job (I think it should be more).
Answered by FRED M - Sat Jan 10 14:49:08 2009

Why should jury duty be mandatory instead of optional?
Q. I think jury duty should be optional instead of mandatory. At least don't make it mandatory. Make it optional. Of course, some jurors like to do the service if they like to.
Asked by caltam84 - Mon Mar 16 22:24:17 2009 - Civic Participation - 11 Answers - Comments

A. The jury system currently sucks, I'll agree. I've seen a person in a professional competition for $100,000 get completely stiffed by the system. If you don't pay somebody for their time, you certainly have no right to ruin their most important professional opportunity for years. In another instance, my father, brother, and myself were all summoned...at the same time for the same case. How does having three members of the same immediate family on a jury make any sense? There is also the issue of some things that jurors are subjected to. Some evidence comes in the form of pictures, audio, images...how can any government believe that it has any right to FORCE citizens to watch child rape or other things of that nature???
Answered by solarianus - Mon Mar 16 22:34:45 2009

How do I tell my professors I have jury duty, so close to graduation, don't want to withdraw?
Q. I have been summened for jury duty during school. I only go to school part time. But I would hate to have a lengthy trail and miss school. How do I get my teachers to work with me? I can still do all the work and projects. But missing more that 2 weeks of school could force them to force me to withdraw from the courses. I am so close to graduation and don't want to do withdraw from that classes. What can I do to convince them?
Asked by - Sun Jan 15 22:29:04 2012 - Civic Participation - 6 Answers - Comments

A. You have a civic obligation to be present for jury duty. You may be able to call the Court Clerk and explain your situation and may be excused for that. If not, during jury selection you can explain your situation that you are a student, and they will probably excuse you. Worst case scenario, if you have to be a juror, your school is not allowed to penalize you for doing what the law compels you to do. If they do, they can be held criminally liable, both individually and as an institution.
Answered by - Sun Jan 15 22:34:12 2012

What is the penalty for skipping jury duty?
Q. I recently received a letter in the mail stating that I need to do jury duty. Along with the letter came a questionnaire to fill out or an excuse form if I decide there's a reason I can't do it. To make a long story short I have a very valid reason for not being able to do it and I included documents verifying this reason. However, the reason was not listed on the excuse form as one of the accepted excuses. In the event that I can't get out of it, what is the penalty for skipping?
Asked by starr - Tue Dec 25 05:01:20 2007 - Civic Participation - 13 Answers - Comments

A. death by hanging...
Answered by Helena - Tue Dec 25 05:03:37 2007

How do I get out of jury duty with this excuse?
Q. I have an eye doctor appointment on that day. How should I write the on the excuse form so I can get out of jury duty? I want it to sound good.
Asked by - Tue Aug 16 20:02:09 2011 - Civic Participation - 6 Answers - Comments

A. Just say you have an eye-doctor's appointment. However, you can only postpone jury duty, not be excused from it.
Answered by jeffrey f - Wed Aug 17 20:12:36 2011

How long do you usually have to serve for Jury Duty?
Q. I have Jury Duty on Thursday, and I'm flying out on vacation the following Monday night. If I bring in my flight info is there a good chance they'll put me on a short case? Are the cases usually a day or less?
Asked by XR - Sat Aug 26 18:28:49 2006 - Community Service - 8 Answers - Comments

A. it depends. it may be a day, may be a few days, may even be dismissed. once you do it though you're free for 2 years.
Answered by V - Sat Aug 26 19:59:41 2006

What are some common questions asked during the jury duty screening?
Q. Any one that's had jury duty can help me out by telling me any question they remember The case in question is murder involving battered child syndrome
Asked by Jokerz Wild - Thu Nov 20 23:33:55 2008 - Civic Participation - 2 Answers - Comments

A. It all depends on what kind of case you're assigned to. Like 50 people go to a courtroom and depending on the case, those are the questions they ask. For instance I had a drug case and they asked me questions like, do you know anyone in law enforcement, do you know anyone who's been convicted of drugs, by looking at the defendant have you already made your decision if he has done the crime or not...blah blah blah. Then the lawyers from both sides either make you stay or dismiss you.
Answered by Lifeisgood27 - Thu Nov 20 23:38:52 2008

Where do they keep you if you have to stay overnight for jury duty?
Q. I know that sometimes people who are serving jury duty are kept overnight. I know a couple of people who had to do that, but I forgot to ask them where they were kept. I guess the court doesn't want any jurors to be influenced by outside sources on the case that they are doing, so they keep them overnight. Where do they keep you if you have to stay overnight for jury duty? Thanks.
Asked by BK - Sat Jul 9 10:11:58 2011 - Civic Participation - 5 Answers - Comments

A. The Casey Anthony trial was a trial that was subject to a lot of media scrutiny, so as you might expect the jury was sequestered in a hotel room for the duration of the trial. Over 99% of cases do not involve sequestering, so you are not likely to experience that if you're called for jury service. If you're sequestered, your choice of recreational activities will be lmited, although the Sheriff's Office may be able to establish some activities for you on Sundays. Outside of sequestering, the court may arrange for you to reside in a hotel room if daily travel to the courthouse would create an extreme hardship for you (most likely at the federal court system). If this is your case, you will still be able to conduct your lives like normal… [cont.]
Answered by - Mon Jul 11 00:30:36 2011

What can be done about being summonsed for jury duty?
Q. My wife was summonsed for June 19th jury duty, but because she is having a c-section on June 22nd, they postponed it until September 15th. But that is our 4 1/2 year olds first day of preschool which does not provide bus transportation, she has to be driven, What can be done?
Asked by BWH - Fri Jun 5 15:32:53 2009 - Civic Participation - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Why don't you drive him in that day?
Answered by MikeGolf - Sat Jun 6 09:27:04 2009

How long does New York grand jury duty take?
Q. I got summoned for grand jury duty in New York City. I am planning a trip around that time and I am wondering how long it takes? Has any one done this? I have read in different places that you serve only for a 4 week "term of court". Is this true?
Asked by trickyredcoat - Mon Jan 17 16:33:56 2011 - Civic Participation - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Grand Juries have a whole different set of rules than others. A grand juror serves for how ever long the jury determines is necessary to handle the matters at hand. The point of a grand jury, in New York law, is to make certain that someone charged with a capital offense should really be charged! (In medieval times the King would just say, "Off with their head" or "put them in the stocks" or something else on a whim. A grand jury was a citizen body created to insure that real wrongs were done, not just a ruling elite setting arbitrary punishments.) This is from the NY state law: "A grand juror shall serve for the duration of the term for which the grand juror has been selected and for any period during which the… [cont.]
Answered by SmartAlex - Fri Jan 21 14:13:18 2011