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There is no upper age limit. If you believe that you cannot serve for an age-related reason, contact your local Commissioner of Jurors Office to discuss possible accommodations or excusal. Your local Commissioner can also advise if any, or what type of, documentation is required for excusal.

Therefore, if the record reflects that the juror lied or omitted information for a purpose other than to conceal bias or prejudice against the defendant, then the movant's claim will fail. Actual bias is defined as bias-in-fact which would prevent a juror from serving impartially.

Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Medical reasons. Public necessity. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict. Other reason deemed sufficient by the court.

(1) Members of the jury, now it is time for me to instruct you about the law you must follow in deciding this case. (2) I will start by explaining your duties and the general rules that apply in every criminal case. (3) Then I will explain the elements of the crimes that the defendant is accused of committing.

Like paying taxes, Jury dury is mandatory in New York. One can request postponement of Jury duty for valid reasons but Skipping jury duty can result in civil or criminal penalties. In addition, anyone who skips jury service will be assigned a new date for future jury service.

Those chosen are then sent a letter in the mail (called a jury summons), which gives the time and place to appear. Under section 38(3) the Ontario Juries Act, failure to return the questionnaire, or providing false information, are offences punishable by a fine of up-to $5,000 and/or up-to six months in jail.