On the contrary, the templates provided in this book are designed as a starting point for practitioners to craft custom jury instructions. The system is designed to meet current standards, streamline operations, and enhance efficiency, productivity, and security.Please provide a letter from your physician stating you cannot serve due to your medical condition and you will be excused from jury service. To be excused from jury duty, you must make a written request using the Jury Affidavit form. COMPLETE and SUBMIT your Qualification Questionnaire within ten (10) DAYS through eJuror. Trial juries for criminal actions are formed in the same manner as trial juries in civil actions. 2. Failure to appear for jury duty is not a criminal offense. So don't worry about that. People lie all the time to get out of jury duty. Lying is not perjury unless it is a knowingly false statement made under oath.