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Discharge From Jury Service In North Carolina
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Summary. Employers in North Carolina must excuse employees from work to serve on a jury. See Employers Obligated to Provide Leave. All employees in North Carolina may take time off from work to respond to a jury duty summons.
It is important to remember that when you are summoned for jury duty, the service is mandatory, and you must appear unless the court specifically tells you that you have been released from service. Failing to report could result in penalties.
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.
Generally, you must contact the clerk of superior court office or the chief district court judge's office if you want to be excused or defer your jury service. You must have a compelling reason why you cannot serve on the assigned date.
A prospective juror may be excused if he/she: Has a physical or mental disability that would prevent him/her from serving. Must provide actual and necessary care for another and alternate arrangements are not feasible. Is unable to read or understand the English language. Over 75 years of age.
Requesting an Excuse means you are asking the court to either permanently excuse you for the entire term of your jury service or to temporarily excuse from a specific portion of your six week term. Some reasons may include: medical factors, age over 70, and residence outside of the Middle District.
Can lead to some significant penalties. If you don't show up for jury duty without a valid. ReasonMoreCan lead to some significant penalties. If you don't show up for jury duty without a valid. Reason you could face a fine of up to $1,000.
Can lead to some significant penalties. If you don't show up for jury duty without a valid. ReasonMoreCan lead to some significant penalties. If you don't show up for jury duty without a valid. Reason you could face a fine of up to $1,000.
The average trial length of service varies from two days or longer until released by the court. The night before their service date, jurors should call the jury information line at (919) 792-4040 and select option one (1).