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KWR: Jury Duty

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MJ, on March 8, 2017 at 10:36 AM

Well I consider this wedding related. I received a notice yesterday in the mail that I have been summoned to serve as a juror in my county. The notice didn't look that important and I'm surprised I even opened it right away. I've actually always wanted to be selected for some reason but never have been until now. Problem is - its the Tuesday before my wedding. My ceremony and reception will be on Saturday but the night before we are doing a small Cambodian ceremony with just our parents and siblings. I guess I'm thinking worst case scenario - what if this drags on? My honeymoon is scheduled for the following week.

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Miranda · on March 8, 2017 at 10:30 PM
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I got summoned and called the number on the letter. I informed them as an epileptic I am not allowed to drive and if they are not providing transportation (it was a 30 minute drive away) how was I supposed to serve. They said to disregard it and I haven't got one again as of yet. If there is a number call it and explain the situation they may excuse you without you having to go sit there all day to be excused.
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DC · on March 8, 2017 at 10:41 PM
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They'll let you know how long the case could go then ask if you already have other obligations....i got out of it since i was going on vacation so you should be good
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DC · on March 8, 2017 at 10:42 PM
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They can also change your assignment if they deem it an excuse
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SwissMs · on March 9, 2017 at 4:04 AM
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As PPs said - it's usually fairly simple to get a deferment, no questions asked in most states. Not only am I a lawyer, but I am a PRO at jury duty.

I get called for jury duty all the time. In 3 different states. I have lived in Europe for 7 years!!!

I get called so often, that when I did live in the US, I would serve, then get called 2-3 times before the next time I was legally obligated to sever. It started about a month after I turned 18.

My mother, on the other hand, never was called once in her life.
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