My DW just got a Jury Summons in the mail from our County of residence. Does anyone have knowledge on how to deal with these when you are full timers? Do you still HAVE to appear on the assigned date or is there a loop-hole for getting an exemption.
Thanks for any insight.
Laura and Bunk said
04:07 PM Jun 7, 2011
I would just call them and let them know where you are. I have been out of town for long periods before and that is all I did. They told me not to worry about it. Of course my home county is a rural farm community, don't know if that works in a big city type area.
Laura
53 Merc said
06:37 PM Jun 7, 2011
Not a loop hole at all, just the law. Use the form you were sent, turn it over and thell them you are goiing to be out of town on an extended trip. They will reschedule, but you will be out of town again. Worst that can happen is the Sheriff will knock on the door (you do not have in his county) and take you to jury duty. He will have a hard time finding a door to knock on.
bjoyce said
09:37 PM Jun 7, 2011
Timely since we are at our home base while my wife has jury duty. They originally tried to schedule her for October but they have a way to say "I am not here but will be back on such a date" so they rescheduled to this week. Each county is different.
LeslieW said
10:26 PM Jun 7, 2011
If you are an Escapee with a Livingston, TX address, at least for the 411th District Court in Polk County, it is very easy. I got a summons last month. I called the clerk and explained that I am an Escapee and not currently in Livingston. The clerk merely asked for the summons number and excused me. She requested that I come in and volunteer for jury duty the next time I am in Livingston. If you are summoned for federal jury duty, they may not be so accomodating.
LeslieW
Texas TomT said
04:46 AM Jun 8, 2011
I appreciate all of the responses. I think that wife is going to call this morning and try and reschedule for another month..or year LOL. And then reschedule again and again until they forget us....fat chance on that I think.
My DW just got a Jury Summons in the mail from our County of residence. Does anyone have knowledge on how to deal with these when you are full timers? Do you still HAVE to appear on the assigned date or is there a loop-hole for getting an exemption.
Thanks for any insight.
I would just call them and let them know where you are. I have been out of town for long periods before and that is all I did. They told me not to worry about it. Of course my home county is a rural farm community, don't know if that works in a big city type area.
Laura
If you are an Escapee with a Livingston, TX address, at least for the 411th District Court in Polk County, it is very easy. I got a summons last month. I called the clerk and explained that I am an Escapee and not currently in Livingston. The clerk merely asked for the summons number and excused me. She requested that I come in and volunteer for jury duty the next time I am in Livingston. If you are summoned for federal jury duty, they may not be so accomodating.
LeslieW
I appreciate all of the responses. I think that wife is going to call this morning and try and reschedule for another month..or year LOL. And then reschedule again and again until they forget us....fat chance on that I think.
Thanks again...