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What is the dress code for jury duty? Out of respect for the Court; please, do not wear jeans, t-shirts, shorts, gym clothes, tank tops or half shirts. If you have a job where uniforms are required, please do not wear the uniform for jury duty.

8-402 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, Annotated Code of Maryland provides in part: To be excused, an individual shall show, on a juror questionnaire, during an interview, or by other competent evidence, that extreme inconvenience, public necessity, or undue hardship requires excusal.

Excuse from Service You have no means of transportation. You would have to travel an excessive distance to the courthouse. You have a physical or mental impairment. You provide care for a dependent and cannot afford to have someone cover for you. Serving would be an extreme financial burden.

Yes. If you do not appear for jury service at the date and time directed by the summons, you can be fined for up to $1,000, put in jail for up to 60 days, or both. If you do not complete jury service, you can be fined for up to $1,000, put in jail for up to 90 days, or both.

If you are over 70 and you do not wish to serve, please check YES to Question 20a (temporary excusal for age) and 20b (permanent excusal for age) on the juror qualification form. If you wish to serve, check NO to Question 20a and 20b, and follow the summons/call in instructions.

Jurors may submit a written request to be granted a one-time postponement or alternatively request a new date of service online at: . Jury Service is an important aspect of the rights, privileges and duties that we all enjoy as citizens.