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Jury Duty - Excused Absences
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Jury Duty - Excused Absences
Yes. If you are not available on the dates scheduled, you may request 1 postponement. All written requests must be mailed to the address below: Jackson County Jury Office - Room No. 505 312 S Jackson Street Jackson, Michigan 49201 Written notice will be mailed confirming the status of your request. Note: Postponed jurors will receive a new Summons with a new group number and new date 3 to 4 weeks prior to the new date. In addition a request can be made on
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Jury Duty - Excused Absences
A prospective juror that has received a summons may be excused from serving for one of the following reasons by writing a note on the back side of the summons and return it to: Jackson County Jury Office - Room #505 312 S. Jackson Street Jackson, Michigan 49201 Circumstances - Full-time student (with proof of college status) - Active military service - Age of juror - 70 years or older - Non-resident of Jackson County (proof on non-residency) - Jury service within the past 12 months (Attendance with pay) - Written statement from a physician - Convicted felon Note: All requests must be in writing and mailed, faxed, or submitted online through the
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The summons/questionnaire must be returned by law. College students may be excused by providing the court with proof of their college status. A valid student ID or class schedule.Jury Duty - Excused Absences
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If your doctor, mid-wife or lactate consultant provides a letter to excuse you from serving, we will honor that request.Jury Duty - Excused Absences
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Unless you are required to provide dependent care for a special needs child (in which case a doctor's statement is required) you will be expected to serve. If you require a postponement, we may defer your service up to 60 days.Jury Duty - Excused Absences
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A summons is an official court order compelling you to appear for service. The Court does understand that every juror has personal or professional obligations that make Jury duty a difficult task to manage. There are no categories of employment that result in automatic deferral or excusal.Jury Duty - Excused Absences
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Please provide documentation of your new address, such as driver’s license showing the change of address or another form with valid proof.Jury Duty - Excused Absences
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You may request a postponement. Please include the date you will be returning in your request. Any unanswered questions may be directed to the 24-Hour Juror voice mail service at 517-788-4384. All messages will be returned between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.Jury Duty - Excused Absences
