How to defer jury duty in USA that may conflict with a scheduled trip? [closed]
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My fiancee and I are in a long-distance relationship and have not seen each other since August 2019. She has flights booked to the UK from Dec. 26 2019 to Jan. 18 2020 flying in from USA.
She received a letter today saying she's been selected for jury duty between January 2020 and April 2020.
She has her flights already booked and we've some stuff planned for these three weeks. Is there any option to postpone jury service? We're worried she may not even be able to travel away for the 3 weeks now and that the flights plus the cost will be lost. Such bad luck. We actually don't even know the actual date and worried the jury service may take place in January while she is in the UK.
She lives in Ohio, USA.
Best Answer
I don't know specifically about Ohio, but I've been called for both federal and state jury service in New York. In both cases, I was called for a time during a trip out of town. In both cases, I received a postponement because of my plans. If I recall correctly, my statement to that effect was sufficient to have the service postponed without having to submit any actual evidence, though I remember having the impression that subsequent postponements might be scrutinized more closely. I suppose the statement was a signed statement under penalty of perjury, but I do not remember precisely.
Postponement of jury service because of travel is surely routine in Ohio as well. It should not be too hard to arrange. If there is no information about this in the letter she received, it will surely be mentioned in the actual summons. If the court that has called your fiancée does want evidence beyond her own statement, a photocopy of an airline reservation will almost certainly suffice.
(On the off chance that your fiancée is not a US citizen or is otherwise unqualified for jury service, of course, she should instead present evidence of her disqualification to the court instead of asking for a postponement.)
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What is the best excuse for jury duty?
Common Effective Jury Duty ExcusesHow does jury service allow for deferral?
If you need to defer or be excused, you should contact the jury summoning officer at the address on the jury summons letter. You must give full reasons for the deferral or excusal and you must state what other days during the next twelve months that you will be able to attend.How can I get permanently excused from jury duty in California?
(c) Process for requesting permanent medical excuse (1) 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.Dealing With Scheduling Conflicts with Jury Service
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