False Jury Withdrawal In Hillsborough
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You do have a legal obligation to be truthful wrt the questions that you are asked, and if you lie, you can be charged with perjury. Pretending to be unable to follow the judges instructions is a lie (that is implicit in the word ``pretending''), and you probably can't afford the prison time for perjury.
If you know the parties to the case or any of the court officials, or if your answers to questions lead the attorneys or the judge to feel that you could not be objective in considering the evidence in this trial, you will be dismissed, with the court's thanks.
What are some of the best excuses people have used when they didn't want to show up for jury duty? You are not fluent in English. You are disabled, evidenced by a physician's attestation. You are hospitalized, again evidenced by a physician's attestation.
Don't lose your temper, try to bully, or refuse to listen to the opinions of other jurors. Don't mark or write on exhibits or otherwise change or injure them.
During voir dire, either attorney may ask that a prospective juror be dismissed if he or she reveals information that might indicate a bias. For example, if someone were a relative of the plaintiff or defendant.
Section 40.23 of the Florida Statutes states that “failure to attend as a juror upon being duly summoned may result in a fine not to exceed $100.” If you fail to report for juror service, you will receive a failure to appear letter instructing you to contact the jury department.
Failure to complete and return a jury questionnaire, providing false information on the questionnaire, or using vulgar or profane language in response to a jury questionnaire subjects a citizen to show cause proceeding for contempt of court.
Failing to appear for jury duty can result in a fine of up to $100 as per Section 40.23 of the Florida Statutes. You may also face contempt proceedings, which could result in community service, jail time, or other sanctions. It's imperative to contact the Jury Department immediately if you fail to report.
Here: To Whom It May Concern: Hello. I am writing to ask for a personal hardship deferral/excusal from jury duty at this time. I am the fulltime stay at home parent for my four children, ages 8,6, 4 and 2. The 2 year old is still breastfeeding several times a day, and my husband is self-employed.
You may request exemption from jury duty if you meet any of the following criteria: Persons 70 years of age or older. Expectant mothers. Persons not employed full-time who are responsible for the care of an infirmed or disabled family member.
