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Discharge From Jury Service In Michigan
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Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Any reason deemed sufficient by the court. Medical reasons. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict.
You always ensure you follow the proper procedures. And provide any required documentation to theMoreYou always ensure you follow the proper procedures. And provide any required documentation to the court. To learn more check out these links which you can click in the description.
Any person who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with a summons may be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned not more than three days, ordered to perform community service, or any combination thereof.
Anyone who has a strong opinion that relates to the case will generally receive a dismissal. For example, a potential juror might believe that women are bad drivers. In a case involving a female driver, the defense attorney will request that individual's dismissal from the case.
These claims can get you out of jury duty You have an economic hardship. You have a medical hardship. You're a caretaker. You're a full-time student. You're a senior citizen. Expressing mental/emotional instability can keep you off of a jury. You can't be impartial.
Have not been adjudged incompetent by a court. Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language. Cannot have been convicted of a felony within the last 10 years. Cannot have served on a jury panel within the county within the past year.
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The Justices of the Michigan Supreme Court extend our sincere gratitude to those who serve jury duty. I realize it is my civic duty to participate in the jury process but I can't serve during the term specified on the summons.If you honestly cannot serve, the law provides several undue hardship categories that can allow for an excuse for a summoned juror for up to one year. As US Citizens, we have the right to a jury trial and hold the responsibility to serve as a juror. Please be advised the Court does not call to inform anyone that they owe money or request gift card payment for failing to appear for jury duty. Jury Duty Frequently Asked Questions. Kent County Courthouse 180 Ottawa NW, Suite 1100. Jury Service is an essential function of Democracy. Jurors are essential to the administration of justice and our Constitutional right to a fair trial. If you are excused, your jury service is canceled and you will not have to appear in this jury term.