All applications for postponements MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SERVICE. When writing a jury excuse letter, directly state why you cannot serve and how serving would lead to hardship.You can ask to be excused from jury duty if attending would qualify as an extreme hardship disqualification. Learn if you qualify or not. Exemption applications must be filed with your local assessor's office. See our Municipal Profiles for your local assessor's mailing address. You can ask to be excused from jury duty if attending would qualify as an extreme hardship disqualification. Learn if you qualify or not. Are jurors compensated? How long does it take for jurors to get paid?