![]() ) described on the back of the summons and/or online, then you're out of luck. Unless you meet the qualifications (e.g., financial hardship, illness, already booked travel plans, currently out of the state, sole caretaker, etc. You want to do everything possible to maximize your chances of rejection by the judge or one of the lawyers.Īs other answers have mentioned, this is the hard part. ![]() ![]() Voir Dire is the process by which attorneys select, or perhaps more appropriately reject, certain jurors to hear a case. Litigators profile jurors based on things like income, race, religion, manner of dressing, profession, etc. Hence, picking who decides the case can be as important as the evidence and the legal arguments. Humans are imperfect creatures, and there is no such thing as a completely impartial juror. Voir dire is a strategic battle between the lawyers on both sides. You could even go above and beyond and read trial strategy manuals and talk to jury selection consultants so that you have a better understanding of the type of juror the lawyers on either side are looking to avoid (i.e., how you should be modeling your behavior and appearance). Substance: A law school degree or criminal law-related job present the best background/qualifications for getting out of jury duty (more on this in Part III below), but regardless of your background, at the very least, spend 5-10 of online research to understand the concepts of jury selection (i.e., voir dire) and jury nullification.Make sure you know what the loopholes are so you can take advantage of the ones that apply to your situation. Every jurisdiction will have different rules and procedures. who have been summoned, or even served, as a juror to learn from their experiences and suggestions. Most importantly, talk to friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. Research online all the exceptions that allow you to postpone or waive your summons. Process: Read every word on your summons.Was called into 2 trials and ducked both of them*. ![]() I was summoned and showed up for jury duty on 10/18/11 - 10/19/11 at the 100 Centre Street courthouse in NYC. Below is my step by step guide to avoiding / minimizing jury service.
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