Please call the toll-free automated jury information system at 1-866-851-8154 for up-to-date information on your request 5 days prior to your reporting date. Potential jurors must include all citizens without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or economic or employment status.The courts exempts those on jury duty from working until the trial is over and they issue a document that can be presented to your employer. A new juror scam email, which fraudulently seeks personal information that could aid identity theft, has been reported in at least 14 federal court districts. New to the city and recently been called for jury duty! How is jury duty selected? The summons says if one fails to comply, the person is in criminal contempt and subject to fines and imprisonment. Instead of trying to figure a way out, be prepared to be honest about your situation. Presenting identification as to your properly spelled name would back up your claim. When I got called up and asked if I can go a 5 day trial I told them my work only covers for 1 day.