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  1. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 509 – Qualification of jurors. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 509(b)."The person to whom the questionnaire is mailed shall complete and sign it and return it to the commissioner within ten days of mailing."
  2. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 519. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 519."Any person who is summoned to serve as a juror under the provisions of this article and who notifies their employer to that effect prior to the commencement of a term of service shall not, on account of absence from employment by reason of such jury service, be subject to discharge or penalty."
  3. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 525 – Trial and grand jurors; duration of service. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 525(a); 22 NYCRR 128.8(a)."service of trial jurors in courts of the unified court system shall not be more than five court days actual attendance or for such shorter period as the commissioner of jurors shall determine, except that such service shall continue until the conclusion of any trial in which a juror may be engaged."
  4. NY Courts – Jurors: Questions & Answers (FAQs). NY Courts juror FAQ."You can postpone your service once online or by calling 800-449-2819 at least one week before your date of service."
  5. NY Courts - Jurors: Questions & Answers (FAQs). NY Courts juror FAQ."Pick a date between 2 and 6 months from the date on your summons"
  6. Justia - N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22, § 128.6-a. 22 NYCRR § 128.6-a(a)(2)."(2) The commissioner may grant a prospective juror's subsequent request for a postponement of jury service, but only upon a written application, containing documentation acceptable to the commissioner, showing that an inability to obtain a postponement would result in a hardship that was unanticipated at the time of the prior postponement. Absent extraordinary circumstances, the commissioner shall not grant a prospective juror more than three postponements of jury service, nor shall the aggregate period of postponements granted to a prospective juror exceed 18 months."
  7. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 517 – Excuses and postponements. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 517(a)(2)."An application for postponement of jury service shall be granted hereunder provided: (i) such service has not already been postponed or excused, (ii) the application is made at such time and in such manner as the commissioner of jurors requires, and (iii) the postponement is to a date certain when the court is in session not more than six months after the date on which such service otherwise is to commence and such date is selected by the prospective juror"
  8. NY Courts - Jurors: Questions & Answers (FAQs). NY Courts juror FAQ."Any future request for postponement or excusal must be made by contacting your local commissioner of juror's office."
  9. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 517. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 517(c)."the commissioner or the court shall consider whether the applicant has a mental or physical condition that causes him or her to be incapable of performing jury service or there is any other fact indicates that attendance for jury service in accordance with the summons would cause undue hardship or extreme inconvenience to the applicant, a person under his or her care or supervision, or the public."
  10. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 510 – Qualifications. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 510."In order to qualify as a juror a person must: 1. Be a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the county. 2. Be not less than eighteen years of age. 3. Not have been convicted of a felony. 4. Be able to understand and communicate in the English language."
  11. NYS Unified Court System – Jury Information for Employers (Revised June 2025). UCS Jury Information for Employers."Persons previously convicted of a felony who have received a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities or a Certificate of Good Conduct may be qualified to serve as jurors."
  12. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 527 - Procedure for noncompliance. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 527(3)(a)."the court or judicial hearing officer shall have the authority to impose a penalty in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars and shall issue an order fixing a date certain for jury service by the respondent."
  13. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 527 - Procedure for noncompliance. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 527(2)(b)."Require the person served, at a time and in a manner to be specified in such notice, to respond to the notice by admitting his or her noncompliance or requesting a hearing thereon;"
  14. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 527 – Procedure for noncompliance. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 527(1)."Such person shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars for failing to respond or attend in violation of the provisions of this article."
  15. NYS Unified Court System – Jury Information for Employers (Revised June 2025). UCS Jury Information for Employers."CENTRAL INFORMATION NUMBER: 1-800-NYJUROR, 1-800-695-8767"
  16. Important Notice about "Scam" Emails & Fraudulent Phone Calls Claiming to be from the New York State Court System. NY Courts 'Be Alert: Scams' page."The NYS Court System never asks, by phone, for financial or family information from members of the public."
  17. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 517. N.Y. Judiciary Law § 517(a)(1),(2)."provided that if the prospective juror is a breastfeeding mother and submits with her application a note from a physician or nurse practitioner indicating that the prospective juror is breastfeeding, the commissioner shall excuse the prospective juror or postpone the time of jury service."
  18. 22 NYCRR Part 128 – Uniform Rules for the Jury System. 22 NYCRR Part 128, Appendix A, II.B.1."A statement by the applicant that he or she is the primary caregiver"
  19. NY Courts – Jurors: Questions & Answers (FAQs). NY Courts juror FAQ."There are no automatic exemptions or excuses from jury service in New York State."
  20. Suffolk County Commissioner of Jurors - New York State Unified Court System. Suffolk County Commissioner of Jurors excuses page."Copy of Student ID Card or copy of current Full Time School Schedule"
  21. Kings County Clerk - Jury Service (legacy page). Kings County Clerk jury page."More information on Kings County Jury Service, including your daily call-in message, is available at: www.nyjuror.com/kings"
  22. Kings County Clerk - Jury Service (legacy page). Kings County Clerk jury page."you can apply by phone at 1-800-449-2819 or on the web at www.nyjuror.gov."
  23. EDNY Jury Selection Plan (As amended, January 31, 2023). EDNY Jury Selection Plan § 1 (as amended Jan. 31, 2023)."This plan is applicable to the Eastern District of New York, which consists of counties of: Kings, Nassau, Queens, Richmond, and Suffolk. There are no statutory divisions in the Eastern District of New York."
  24. Amended Plan for the Random Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors, S.D.N.Y. (M-10-468). SDNY Amended Jury Plan (eff. Oct. 5, 2023), preamble."which embraces the counties of New York, Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan, Orange and Rockland."
  25. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0111 – Computer or Telephone Response to Summons. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0111."(a) A plan authorized under Section 62.011 for the selection of names of prospective jurors may allow for a prospective juror to appear in response to a summons by: (1) contacting the county officer responsible for summoning jurors by computer; (2) calling an automated telephone system; or (3) appearing before the court in person."
  26. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0132 – Juror Questionnaire. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0132(c), (d), (f), (g)."(d) Except as provided by this subsection, a person who has received a jury summons shall complete and submit a juror questionnaire when the person reports for jury duty. If the district and criminal district judges of a county adopt a plan for an electronic jury selection method under Section 62.011, the county may allow a person to complete and submit a juror questionnaire on the court's Internet website as authorized under Section 62.0111(b)(5)."
  27. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 122 – Juror's Right to Reemployment. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 122.001 (S.B. 370 version)."(a) An employer may not discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate, or coerce any permanent employee because the employee serves as a juror, or for the employee's attendance or scheduled attendance in connection with the service, in any court in the United States."
  28. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0143 – Postponement of Jury Service. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0143."(b) On receipt of a request under Subsection (a), the clerk of the court shall grant the person a postponement if: (1) the person has not been granted a postponement in that county during the one-year period preceding the date on which the person is summoned to appear; and (2) the person and the clerk determine a substitute date on which the person will appear for jury service that is not later than six months after the date on which the person was originally summoned to appear."
  29. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0144 – Postponement of Jury Service in Certain Counties. Tex. Gov't Code §§ 62.0144, 62.0147."The clerk of the court or the court's designee may approve a subsequent postponement if the clerk or the court's designee determines that the person has a legitimate reason for requesting the postponement."
  30. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.106 – Exemption from Jury Service. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.106(a)."(a) A person qualified to serve as a petit juror may establish an exemption from jury service if the person: (1) is 75 years of age or older; (2) has legal custody of a child younger than 12 years of age and the person's service on the jury requires leaving the child without adequate supervision; (3) is a student of a public or private secondary school; (4) is a person enrolled and in actual attendance at an institution of higher education; (5) is an officer or an employee of the senate, the house of representatives, or any department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the legislative branch of state government; (6) is summoned for service in a county with a population of at least 200,000, unless that county uses a jury plan under Section 62.011 and the period authorized under Section 62.011(b)(5) exceeds two years, and the person has served as a petit juror in the county..."
  31. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.107 – Procedures for Establishing Exemptions. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.107(a)-(b)."(a) A person who is notified to appear for jury service may establish an exemption from the service under Section 62.106 without appearing in person by filing a signed statement of the ground of his exemption with the clerk of the court before the date on which he is summoned to appear."
  32. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.110 – Judicial Excuse of Juror. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.110."(a) Except as provided by this section, a court may hear any reasonable sworn excuse of a prospective juror, including any claim of an exemption or a lack of qualification, and if the excuse is considered sufficient shall release him from jury service entirely or until another day of the term, as appropriate."
  33. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.109 – Exemption for Physical or Mental Impairment or Inability to Comprehend English. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.109."(a) The judge of a district court or, if authorized by the local administrative district judge or the county jury plan, the district clerk may permanently or for a specified period exempt from service as a juror in all the county and district courts in the county a person with a physical or mental impairment or with an inability to comprehend or communicate in the English language that makes it impossible or very difficult for the person to serve on a jury."
  34. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.102 – General Qualifications for Jury Service. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.102(a)."(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person is disqualified to serve as a petit juror unless the person: (1) is at least 18 years of age; (2) is a citizen of the United States; (3) is a resident of this state and of the county in which the person is to serve as a juror; (4) is qualified under the constitution and laws to vote in the county in which the person is to serve as a juror; (5) is of sound mind and good moral character; (6) is able to read and write; (7) has not been convicted of misdemeanor theft; (8) has not been convicted of a felony; (9) is not under indictment or other legal accusation for misdemeanor theft or a felony; and (10) has not served as a petit juror for six days during the preceding three months in the county court or during the preceding six months in the district court."
  35. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.1031 – Failure to Register to Vote. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.1031."Failure to register to vote does not disqualify a person from jury service."
  36. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0141 – Failure to Answer Jury Summons. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0141."In addition to any criminal penalty prescribed by law, a person summoned for jury service who does not comply with the summons as required by law or who knowingly provides false information in a request for an exemption or to be excused from jury service is subject to a contempt action punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000."
  37. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.111 – Penalty for Defaulting Jurors. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.111."A juror lawfully notified shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 if the juror: (1) fails to attend court in obedience to the notice without reasonable excuse; or (2) files a false claim of exemption from jury service."
  38. Jury Service in Texas, Texas Judicial Branch / Office of Court Administration (txcourts.gov). OCA juror information page."If you have questions about your jury duty, please contact the phone number or website on your jury summons. The Office of Court Administration cannot assist you with your individual jury summons."
  39. Tex. Gov't Code § 62.0142 – Notice on Written Summons. Tex. Gov't Code §§ 62.0142, 62.113, 62.114."If a written summons for jury duty allows a person to claim a disqualification or exemption by signing a statement and returning it to the clerk of the court, the form must notify the person that by claiming a disqualification or exemption based on: (1) the lack of citizenship, the person will no longer be eligible to vote if the person fails to provide proof of citizenship; or (2) lack of residence in the county, the person might no longer be eligible to vote in the county."
  40. Jury Scam, Tarrant County Jury Services (tarrantcountytx.gov). Tarrant County Jury Services scam notice."Tarrant County Jury Services would never contact you by phone to pay a fine for failing to appear for jury service. Typically, we would send a failed to appear notice before taking any action. If a warrant is issued for your arrest, there is no warning phone call. The courts do not allow citizens to pay a fine in lieu of jury service."
  41. How to Report Scam Text Messages, Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov). Texas Judicial Branch media page."If you have received this message or one like it, please report it as spam and DO NOT click the links within the message."
  42. Harris County District Clerk - Jury Service in Harris County (login template). Harris County District Clerk, Jury Services pre-registration page."If you have received a jury summons you must pre-register below. You will need to enter your HC Number found on your summons or your Texas Driver's License number and your last name to begin the process."
  43. Harris County District Clerk - About Jury (Jury Services page template). Harris County District Clerk, Jury Services page."After you pre-register, you will receive an email on when and where to report for Jury Service. | If you have been assigned to downtown for your jury service, you are to report to the El Franco Lee Public Service Plaza located at 1201 Congress."
  44. Harris County District Clerk - Jury pre-registration Reschedule step (template). Harris County District Clerk, online pre-registration reschedule step."Warning: Once you have selected a new service date you cannot select another date that is before the date you have selected. You can reschedule online 2 times."
  45. Harris County District Clerk - Jury Service in Harris County (login template). Harris County District Clerk, Jury Services pre-registration page; Tex. Gov't Code §§ 62.102, 62.106 (as listed on the page)."Disqualifications and exemptions can be claimed during the pre-registration process."
  46. Dallas County - Jury Services. Dallas County Jury Services home page."Respond to this notice by completing the juror questionnaire online at the Jury Response website before scheduled date. You will have the option to defer service date, excuse service or disqualify service."
  47. Dallas County - Jury Services. Dallas County Jury Services home page."If selected, Jury Services will notify you 1 - 2 days in advance by provided email and, or text of your assignment time. | Jurors who appear unscheduled will not receive payment /credit for attendance."
  48. Dallas County Jury Services - Jury System. Dallas County Jury Services, Jury System page."Dallas County is fairly lenient regarding postponements of jury service, as long as you serve within 2 months from your original report date. You may mail a letter to the address on your summons requesting postponement."
  49. Dallas County Jury Services - Frequently Asked Questions. Dallas County Jury Services FAQ."No, you will not be arrested. There is a 2 week grace period in which you may send a letter of explanation to the Jury Services Department and you will be rescheduled."
  50. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston Division. S.D. Tex. Houston Division page; 28 U.S.C. § 124(b)(2)."Counties: | Colorado, Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Wharton"
  51. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas - Instructions for Petit Jurors in the Dallas Division. N.D. Tex. Dallas Division juror instructions; 28 U.S.C. § 124(a)(1)."The Dallas division encompasses seven counties: Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Johnson, Navarro, and Rockwall."
  52. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 196. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 196(c)."Any person who fails to respond to jury commissioner or court inquiry as instructed, may be summoned to appear before the jury commissioner or the court to answer the inquiry, or may be deemed to be qualified for jury service in the absence of a response to the inquiry."
  53. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1002. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1002(c); Gov. Code § 68550."Each trial court system must implement a juror management program under which a person’s jury service obligation is fulfilled when the person has: (1) Served on one trial until discharged; (2) Been assigned on one day to one or more trial departments for jury selection and served through the completion of jury selection or until excused by the jury commissioner; (3) Attended court but was not assigned to a trial department for selection of a jury before the end of that day; (4) Served one day on call; or (5) Served on standby for no more than five court days."
  54. Cal. Gov. Code § 12945.8. Cal. Gov. Code § 12945.8(c)(1)."As a condition of taking time off for a purpose set forth in paragraph (1), (3), or (4) of subdivision (a), or subdivision (b), the employee shall give the employer reasonable advance notice of the employee’s intention to take time off, unless the advance notice is not feasible."
  55. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1004. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1004(a)."The jury commissioner should accommodate a prospective juror's schedule by granting a prospective juror's request for a one-time deferral of jury service."
  56. Judicial Council of California, Model Juror Summons (rev. 2020). Judicial Council Model Juror Summons (2000, rev. 2020)."I request a postponement of jury service to the following date (may request up to 6 months from summons date):"
  57. Judicial Council of California, Jury Handbook. Judicial Council Jury Handbook."If you have already received one postponement during the past 12 months, you will probably have to come to court and speak to a judge to further delay your service."
  58. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1008. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1008(c); Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 218."The prospective juror must support the request with facts specifying the hardship and a statement why the circumstances constituting the undue hardship cannot be avoided by deferring the prospective juror's service."
  59. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1008. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1008(d)."An excuse on the ground of undue hardship may be granted for any of the following reasons: ... (2) The prospective juror must travel an excessive distance. Unless otherwise established by statute or local rule, an excessive distance is reasonable travel time that exceeds one-and-one-half hours from the prospective juror's home to the court. (3) The prospective juror will bear an extreme financial burden. ... (7) The prospective juror has a personal obligation to provide actual and necessary care to another, including sick, aged, or infirm dependents, or a child who requires the prospective juror's personal care and attention, and no comparable substitute care is either available or practical ..."
  60. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1008. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 204(b); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1008(b)(4)."Inconvenience to a prospective juror or an employer is not an adequate reason to be excused from jury duty, although it may be considered a ground for deferral."
  61. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 203. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 203(a)."All persons are eligible and qualified to be prospective trial jurors, except the following:"
  62. Judicial Branch of California - Jury Service (Juror Qualifications). Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 203(a)(9)-(11) (SB 310, 2019)."In accordance with Senate Bill 310, which changes the eligibility and disqualification criteria listed in Section 203 of the Code of Civil Procedure, having a felony conviction on your criminal record does not disqualify you from jury service. This change is effective January 1, 2020."
  63. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 209. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 209(b), (c)(2)."The monetary sanctions imposed pursuant to subdivision (b) may not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first violation, seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) for the second violation, and one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for the third and any subsequent violation."
  64. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1010. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1010."The motion must be brought no later than 60 days after sanctions have been imposed."
  65. Judicial Branch of California - Jury Scam Alert. Judicial Council Jury Scam Alert."Court officials and law enforcement will also never ask you to purchase gift cards, cryptocurrency, payment apps on your smartphone, or wire transfers as part of your jury service."
  66. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1009. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.1009(c)."An applicant must submit to the jury commissioner a written request for permanent medical excuse with a supporting letter, memo, or note from a treating health care provider."
  67. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 204. Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 204(a)."No eligible person shall be exempt from service as a trial juror by reason of occupation, economic status, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code, or for any other reason."
  68. Juror FAQs | Superior Court of Los Angeles County. LASC Juror FAQs ('Jury Basics' and 'If you are an employer' sections)."Register yourself for service by calling (213) 972-0970 within five (5) days of receiving your summons. You may also register online by selecting <https://juryportal.lacourt.org/>. | You must register even if you are not a U.S. Citizen."
  69. Los Angeles Superior Court - Jury postponement FAQ. Los Angeles Superior Court, juror FAQ: "Can I postpone my jury service to a more convenient date?"."You may only request a 30-90 day postponement on the web portal under the tab Reschedule. ... For postponements over 90 days please contact a jury representative at (213) 972-0970."
  70. Jury Service Frequently Asked Questions | Superior Court of California - County of San Diego. San Diego Superior Court, Jury Service FAQ #1."The online Juror Portal allows summoned jurors to request an excuse or disqualification from service, request a postponement or request or transfer service to a more convenient location."
  71. Jury Service Frequently Asked Questions | Superior Court of California - County of San Diego. San Diego Superior Court, Jury Service FAQ #5 and #9."Yes, you may postpone your service for up to six months from your reporting date."
  72. Jury Service Frequently Asked Questions | Superior Court of California - County of San Diego. San Diego Superior Court, Jury Service FAQ #7 and #9."Excuse requests are considered on an individual basis. The request must explain why a postponement of jury service will not solve the problem. | You will only be notified if your excuse is not granted. Excusal requests are not accepted over the phone, please submit any excusal requests online or by coming in-person to the courthouse."
  73. Jurisdiction | Central District of California | United States District Court. U.S. District Court, C.D. Cal., Jurors - Jurisdiction page."This federal court may summon citizens for jury service who live in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Your jury service cannot be transferred to a superior court."
  74. Jurisdiction | Southern District of California | United States District Court. U.S. District Court, S.D. Cal., Jurors - Jurisdiction page."The Federal Court may summon citizens for jury service who live in San Diego and Imperial County. Your jury service “cannot” be transferred to a local County Court - Superior Court of California."
  75. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1. O.C.G.A. §§ 15-12-1(3), 15-12-120.1, 15-12-62.1; Art. 2 (§§ 15-12-20 to -24) reserved."(3) “Clerk” means the clerk of the superior court or a jury clerk if one is appointed pursuant to subsection (a) of Code Section 15-12-11 or Code Section 15-12-12."
  76. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-11. O.C.G.A. § 15-12-11(b)-(d)."(b) Prospective trial and grand jurors in all counties may be required to answer written questionnaires, as may be determined and submitted by the judges of such counties, concerning their qualifications as jurors. ... (c) Juror questionnaires shall be confidential and shall be exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50; provided, however, that jury questionnaires shall be provided to the court and to the parties at any stage of the proceedings, including pretrial, trial, appellate, or postconviction proceedings, and shall be made a part of the record under seal."
  77. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 34-1-3. O.C.G.A. § 34-1-3(a)."(a) It shall be unlawful for any employer or the agent of such employer to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize an employee because the employee is absent from his or her employment for the purpose of attending a judicial proceeding in response to a subpoena, summons for jury duty, or other court order or process which requires the attendance of the employee at the judicial proceeding. It shall be unlawful for any employer or the agent of such employer to threaten to take or communicate an intention of taking any action declared to be unlawful by this subsection."
  78. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 34-1-3. O.C.G.A. § 34-1-3(c)."(c) This Code section shall not apply to an employee who is charged with a crime, nor shall it prohibit an employer from requiring an employee to abide by regulations requiring reasonable notification to an employer of the employee’s expected absence or delay in reporting to work in order to attend a judicial proceeding."
  79. Supreme Court of Georgia, Jury Composition Rule (amended eff. April 11, 2019), gasupreme.us. Jury Composition Rule ¶ 5(b)(ii); O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1(6)."“Defer” or “deferral” means a temporary postponement of a person’s jury service until a specific date within the current or next succeeding term of court or as provided for by court order. See OCGA § 15-12-1 (6)."
  80. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.). O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1(a)(2)."Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is a full-time student at a college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary school who, during the period of time the student is enrolled and taking classes or exams, requests to be excused or deferred from jury duty shall be excused or deferred from jury duty."
  81. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1. O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1(a)(3)."(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child six years of age or younger, who executes an affidavit on a form provided by the court stating that such person is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child six years of age or younger and stating that such person has no reasonably available alternative child care, and who requests to be excused or deferred shall be excused or deferred from jury duty."
  82. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1. O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1(b)."(b) Any person who is 70 years of age or older shall be entitled to request that the clerk excuse such person from jury service in the county. Upon such request, the clerk shall inactivate such person. The request for excusal shall be made to the clerk in writing and shall be accompanied by an affidavit providing the person’s name, age, and such other information as the clerk may require. The clerk shall make available affidavit forms for the purposes of this subsection."
  83. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1. O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1(a)(1)."(1) Any person who shows that he or she will be engaged during his or her term of jury duty as a trial or grand juror in work necessary to the public health, safety, or good order or who shows other good cause why he or she should be exempt from jury duty may have his or her jury service deferred or excused by the judge of the court to which he or she has been summoned or by some other person who has been duly appointed by order of the chief judge to excuse jurors. ... It shall be the duty of the court to provide affidavits for the purpose of requesting a deferral of or excusal from jury service pursuant to this subsection."
  84. Serve Jury Duty, Georgia.gov (State of Georgia; page credits Administrative Office of the Courts; 'Last updated June 2026'). O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1(a)(1), (b)."Certain people are eligible to be exempted or excused from jury duty, such as people age 70 or older or full-time students. If you qualify, you must contact the court to receive an exemption before your appearance date."
  85. Serve Jury Duty, Georgia.gov (State of Georgia; page credits Administrative Office of the Courts; 'Last updated June 2026'). O.C.G.A. §§ 15-12-4, 15-12-40, 15-12-60, 15-12-163."To be eligible for jury duty in Georgia, you must: Be a U.S. citizen Be at least 18 years old Be proficient in English enough to understand and discuss the case Be a resident of the county that sent you the jury summons Have not served on a jury in the last 12 months Not currently be on a grand jury or on another trial jury Not be under a conservatorship Have had your civil rights restored if you were convicted of a felony or malfeasance while holding public office"
  86. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-40. O.C.G.A. § 15-12-40."Any person who has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court who has not had his or her civil rights restored and any person who has been judicially determined to be mentally incompetent shall not be eligible to serve as a trial juror."
  87. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-10. O.C.G.A. § 15-12-10."If any person is duly summoned to appear as a trial or grand juror at court and neglects or refuses to appear, or if any juror absents himself or herself without leave of the court, such neglect, refusal, or absence may, after notice and hearing, be punished as contempt of court."
  88. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-65.1. O.C.G.A. §§ 15-12-65.1, 15-12-120.1."On and after July 1, 2012, the clerk shall be authorized to mail all summonses by first-class mail addressed to the prospective jurors’ most notorious places of abode at least 25 days prior to the date of the court the prospective jurors shall attend. Failure to receive the notice personally shall be a defense to a contempt citation."
  89. Clerk Alerts, DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court (dksuperiorclerk.com). DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court Clerk Alert."The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court's Office will NEVER call you to request or demand payment over the phone. As soon as a caller threatens you, or demands a phone payment by debit card, credit card, gift card, CashApp, Paypal or by any other fast transfer or money wiring, HANG UP. It’s a scam!! Even if the caller ID looks official."
  90. Supreme Court of Georgia, Jury Composition Rule (amended eff. April 11, 2019), gasupreme.us. Jury Composition Rule ¶ 5(g)(i); O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1(a)(1)."Who is ineligible due to permanent mental or physical disability. See OCGA §§ 15-12-1.1 (a) (1) and 15-12-40."
  91. Justia - 2025 Code of Georgia (O.C.G.A.) - O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1. O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1.1(a)(5)."Any person seeking the exemption shall furnish to the court, in addition to the aforementioned affidavit, a statement of a physician, or other medical provider, supporting the affidavit’s statements related to the medical condition of the person with physical or cognitive limitations."
  92. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."You must complete the online questionnaire. | If you are unable to complete the online questionnaire, there are printed questionnaires available on your day of service. Please arrive early to allow enough time to complete the questionnaire and check in on time."
  93. Jury Services | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury Services page."Jurors should call the juror pre-recorded voicemail or check eJuror the day prior to your service date after 7:00PM to find out whether your Group is required to report the next day."
  94. Jury duty FAQ's | Superior Court of Fulton County (fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov). Superior Court of Fulton County, Jury duty FAQ."To defer or postpone your jury service one (1) time only, please contact us."
  95. eJuror Sample Jury Summons (ejury.gwinnettcounty.com). Gwinnett eJuror sample jury summons (PDF)."Complete this questionnaire within ten days at: https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/ejuror or complete the information card below; detach it along the perforated line and mail it using the enclosed postage paid envelope."
  96. Gwinnett County Courts - Jury Services (gwinnettcourts.com). Gwinnett Courts, Jury Services page."For reporting date and time, visit ejury.gwinnettcounty.com or call 770-822-7170 the Saturday or Sunday prior to your week of jury service printed on your jury summons and everyday thereafter for the remainder of the week between 7 - 11 pm. Report at date and time given on the recording or website."
  97. Gwinnett County Courts - Jury Services (gwinnettcourts.com). Gwinnett Courts, Jury Services page."Jurors can request an one-time postponement. A postponement request must be made no later than seven days prior to your service date. All postponements are granted or denied under the discretion of the court. | The postponement time frame is no later than 90 days from your original service date."
  98. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia - Court Locations (gand.uscourts.gov). N.D. Ga. Court Locations page; 28 U.S.C. § 90(a)(2)."The Atlanta division includes the following counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton and Rockdale."
  99. Juror Selection Process | United States Courts. uscourts.gov."Those randomly selected are mailed a qualification questionnaire to complete and return to the court within 10 days or instructed to complete the questionnaire online on the court’s eJuror page."
  100. 28 U.S. Code § 1875 - Protection of jurors' employment (LII). 28 U.S.C. § 1875(a)."(a) No employer shall discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate, or coerce any permanent employee by reason of such employee’s jury service, or the attendance or scheduled attendance in connection with such service, in any court of the United States."
  101. 28 U.S. Code § 1866 - Selection and summoning of jury panels (LII). 28 U.S.C. § 1866(c)(1)."Provided, That any person summoned for jury service may be (1) excused by the court, or by the clerk under supervision of the court if the court’s jury selection plan so authorizes, upon a showing of undue hardship or extreme inconvenience, for such period as the court deems necessary, at the conclusion of which such person either shall be summoned again for jury service under subsections (b) and (c) of this section or, if the court’s jury selection plan so provides, the name of such person shall be reinserted into the qualified jury wheel for selection pursuant to subsection (a) of this section,"
  102. 28 U.S. Code § 1863 - Plan for random jury selection (LII). 28 U.S.C. § 1863(b)(5)(A)."(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), specify those groups of persons or occupational classes whose members shall, on individual request therefor, be excused from jury service. Such groups or classes shall be excused only if the district court finds, and the plan states, that jury service by such class or group would entail undue hardship or extreme inconvenience to the members thereof, and excuse of members thereof would not be inconsistent with sections 1861 and 1862 of this title."
  103. 28 U.S. Code § 1863 - Plan for random jury selection (LII). 28 U.S.C. § 1863(b)(5)(B)."(B) specify that volunteer safety personnel, upon individual request, shall be excused from jury service. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term “volunteer safety personnel” means individuals serving a public agency (as defined in section 1203(6) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 [1]) in an official capacity, without compensation, as firefighters or members of a rescue squad or ambulance crew."
  104. Juror Qualifications, Exemptions and Excuses | United States Courts. uscourts.gov."Excuses for jurors are granted at the discretion of the court and cannot be reviewed or appealed to Congress or any other entity. Each of the 94 federal district courts maintains its own jury procedures and policies regarding excuses from jury service. Contact the federal court where you were selected to ask about a temporary deferral or excusal from service."
  105. Juror Qualifications, Exemptions and Excuses | United States Courts. uscourts.gov (summarizing 28 U.S.C. § 1865)."have resided primarily in the judicial district for at least one year at the time of completion of the qualification questionnaire; ... never have been convicted of a felony (unless civil rights have been legally restored or never were lost in the jurisdiction of conviction)."
  106. 28 U.S. Code § 1865 - Qualifications for jury service (LII). 28 U.S.C. § 1865(b)(1)."(b) In making such determination the chief judge of the district court, or such other district court judge as the plan may provide, or the clerk if the court’s jury selection plan so provides, shall deem any person qualified to serve on grand and petit juries in the district court unless he— (1) is not a citizen of the United States eighteen years old who has resided for a period of one year within the judicial district;"
  107. 28 U.S. Code § 1866 - Selection and summoning of jury panels (LII). 28 U.S.C. § 1866(g)."(g) Any person summoned for jury service who fails to appear as directed may be ordered by the district court to appear forthwith and show cause for failure to comply with the summons. Any person who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with a summons may be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned not more than three days, ordered to perform community service, or any combination thereof."
  108. Juror Scams | United States Courts. uscourts.gov."Federal courts do not require anyone to provide any sensitive information in a telephone call or email. Most contact between a federal court and a prospective juror will be through the U.S. mail, and any phone or email contact by real court officials will not include requests for any sensitive information."

Reviewed by Roger K. Neustadt, JD, attorney admitted in Georgia. Verified November 10, 2026.

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