Who can be excused from jury service?

You are entitled to be excused as a juror if you:

  • Are a student in class
  • Are the caretaker of a person who is unable to care for themselves (an invalid)
  • Are over 70 years of age
  • Can show a physical or mental impairment or an inability to comprehend or to communicate in English
  • Have legal custody of a child under 10 years of age and jury service would leave the child unsupervised

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1. Why is jury service important?
2. What is my duty as a juror?
3. How was I selected?
4. Am I eligible?
5. Who can be excused from jury service?
6. What kind of case will I hear?
7. Must my employer pay me while I am on jury duty?
8. Who can have a jury trial?
9. Are there rules about jury conduct?
10. How is a juror selected for a particular case?
11. What is voir dire or questioning of the jury panel?
12. What if I have a special need or emergency?
13. What are the order of events of a trial?