Amendment For Jury Trial In Allegheny
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Subsequent requests for deferrals must be in writing and mailed to the Office of Jury Management, 414 Grant Street, Suite 701-A, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, faxed to 412.350. 3043, or emailed to jurycoordinator@alleghenyCourts at least seven (7) business days prior to the scheduled service date.
I am requesting a jury duty excusal because of my personal obligation to provide necessary and actual care to my two children. My elder child, Amy, is 3 years old and my younger child, Andrew, is 1 year old. They require constant care and attention and I do not have anyone with whom I can leave them full time.
The right to a jury trial under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Pa. Const. art. I, §§ 6, 9 extends to a defendant who is charged with one or more “serious” offenses which carries a maximum sentence of imprisonment exceeding six months (Commonwealth v.
The Sixth Amendment states that in all criminal prosecutions, the accused criminal has the right to a trial by an impartial jury of the state and district in which the individual allegedly committed a crime.
Disqualification Policy is unable to read, write, speak and understand the English language; is incapable, by reason of mental or physical infirmity, to render efficient jury service; and/or. has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and has not been granted a pardon or amnesty.
Reasons you may be excused from jury service include: 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.
You must describe the reasons you believe you should be postponed or excused and provide as much information as possible, including supporting documentation. The request should be received by the jury department at least five (5) business days before your term of service begins.
Sole parents, main breadwinners, leader on a big project at work, physical or mental disabilities that may impede your attendance... these things will almost always get you out of Jury Duty, though you should try to bring documentation of some kind to prove it.
Rule 212.2 - Pre-Trial Statement (a) Each party shall file and serve upon all other parties a written pre-trial statement in conformity with the requirements of Pa. R.C.P.
