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How can I get out of jury duty?

I have been called to jury duty. Well, I have a number of health issues and I am wondering if the health issues would help me get out of jury duty? I have Borderline Personality Disorder, Major Depression, Fibromyalgia, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, and Asthma. I know that most of these health issues won't help me get out of jury duty but I am thinking that maybe the Borderline Personality Disorder will. Also, I have trouble sitting still and concentrating. Could that also help me get out of jury duty? Thanks in advance.

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  • 10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    You can get out of it by not thinking, those.

  • Susan
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    If you're a registered voter, at some point you will be called but that doesn't mean you will serve. Hundreds of people will be called each week but not all will be selected for a number of reasons. And when people say to lie and act like some racist jerk, that won't necessarily work to get you out. Both sides are looking for malable people, people they can sway one way or the other. So you need to go in solid in your convictions, someone unwavering in what they believe. And smart, they don't like smart people. So the smarter you come off the more likely you'll be excused.

  • 10 years ago

    the major depression would probably be enough to count you out. Only have your physician put what you want on the note. Tell your physician that your mind is wandering and your not in a place where you can concentrate (if this is the truth) which it sounds like it is. Then either fax OR have someone take the letter over to the jurors office..........

    If you can concentrate on the court room proceedings then you can go. If its too much then do the above.

  • NJ100
    Lv 5
    10 years ago

    Getting out of jury duty is insanely easy. At jury selection, just say the following:

    Criminal case: say "I just can't convict someone of a crime, no matter what."

    Civil case: say "I just think that anyone who brings a lawsuit is litigious and I can't find in their favor."

    Family law: say "I just think that the mother (or father) should always get the child no matter what."

    ...I think you see where this is going. Just show them that you're completely incapable of giving one of the sides a fair shake. The lawyers will make sure you're not on the jury.

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  • 10 years ago

    If you think any of your conditions will prevent you from performing as a juror you must submit a doctor’s note indicating that you are unable to perform jury duty.

  • 10 years ago

    I would bring a note from your doctor explaining why you can't serve.

    With that, you should be easily dismissed.

    You might even want to ask if you can be permanently excused, if all these conditions are seemingly permanent. Your doctor should be able to explain that in his note.

  • 10 years ago

    If you can show the court a doctor's note saying you have these personality disorders, you might be excused.

  • `
    Lv 5
    10 years ago

    go in and before they say anything to you just blurt out that you hate some other race it works like a charm

  • 10 years ago

    not sure if that will, but if you have kids that don't have childcare, tell them. They can't keep you.

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