how to get an excuse from jury duty in california? Real answers please.?
544029
Well, its not an excuse, but all you really have to do is indicate that couldn't start out objectively.  Like indicate a bias toward the position of the prosecutor or defendant.  They don't like to have that on a jury.
1012321
You can contact your local court clerks office and they can tell you if you have to appear or if you can just pay the fine. Sometimes in juvenile matters the judge will allow you write an essay in stead of paying a fine. good luck
185014
You could be subject to arrest.  It depends on the judge.  It would behoove you to show up. At least call if there are circumstances that prevent you from attending, but have a good reason.
406520
every time a new wittiness is called switch seats with another juror...\n\nsit with your back to the judge for an hour...\n\nsit in the audience for a day to see how the court room looks from another prospective..\n\norder pizza and have it delivered an hour after the trial starts...\n\ntake a cell phone call...\n\ntake a walkie-talkie call...\n\nhit on the defense attorney or paralegals...\n\npretend you have torrents...\n\nthe next day pretend you have amnesia...\n\neat asparagus, kimchee, wings, and beer for dinner so \n\neveryone can enjoy the a*s flute....\n\nshow up with a cooler of beer and a portable grill...(grillin n chillin)..\n\nread a news paper while the trial is going on...\n\nkeep asking the judge, witnesses, and attorneys questions...\n\nlisten to your Ipod...\n\nwatch a movie...\n\nevery time an attorney asks a question jump to your feet and shout 'AMEN!' and 'CAN I GET A WITNESS!!' switch attorneys every day...\n\ntell the judge you have a drug habit and need to be paid three times more than the other jurors...\n\nkeep giving the bailiff notes for everyone in the court telling them neat things like, their car just got towed, their house is on fire, they have just been kidnapped, there is a bomb in the building(works best for the Muslim trials), there is a stain on their pants, there is something in their teeth...
1032792
the end of the Grim reaper is right..you are probably just looking for an excuse to get out of it..here is awayto get out of jury duty, go live in North Korea, or Cuba...no trial by jury there..it makes me laugh here we have troops putting their life on the line everyday, and most people cant even be bothered to spend one day on Jury duty, the only thing this country asks you to do besides pay taxes..this is what I say if you opt out of jury duty, then if you should ever need a trial by jusy it should be denied to you, if you dont have the time to hear you neighbors case why should they spend the tim elistening to yours
813682
Failing to report for Jury Duty is considered Contempt of Court.\n\nIt's unlikely that a judge would decide to clog a jail cell with such a minor offender.\n\nWhen/if you appear before a judge, simply explain your reasons for having forgot.  Everybody forgets something sometime.  Explain that you weren't trying to get out of jury duty and that you want to complete your civic duty.  Most judges are reasonable people and you'll likely just be assigned another week to be on call for Jury Duty.\n\nBut don't forget the next time....  Or the judge won't be so understanding....
324630
I was once asked for jury duty but was not selected.\nI would love to sit on a jury, especially if it is an interesting case.\nIt is a good way to find out how our legal system works or doesn't work.\nHowever, would not relish sitting in court for months on end.\nIn Canada, an employer cannot deduct pay if you have been picked as a juror.
619940
Waiting in line at the DMV because when I have time to go I usually have to go a million other places to that day.Very very slow government workers.\nI did jury duty for a week last November.I can't say I enjoyed it but it was more interesting since I got to see first hand how the court system works.
142297
You will need a good lawyer, whether you are innocent or guilty.\n\nI would suggest a sincere letter of apology regardless.\n\nMean people suck!
1009752
None of us has time! but... it is your civic duty to participate now and again!  There are specific criteria that will relieve you of jury duty, but you still need to show up and allow the judge to review your petition/request and dismiss you legally.  As far as trying to act like a @#$ a..hole in the courtroom and prejudice your responses, be careful-you can be held in contempt and perjury in a courtroom is very expensive!!
279381
Go to the courthouse. Talk to the clerk and tell her what you want to do. They should be able to guide you through it.\n\nIf you are in CA, go to the following link and you can fill out the request form on-line. You can then just print it and take it to the court.\n\nhttp://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/dv110.pdf
775086
Yet another reason why I no longer live in California. Knowing CA, you will probably be without your license  unless and  until you pay the fine. They only want the money. Pony up if you want your license back in good standing. They take it for everything there.
569485
If you read the back of the ticket you will see that you had 15 days in which to pay voluntarily which was even a reduced fine. Now it's too late, you must attend or you won't have an opportunity to fight it. If you don't want to fight it the court will make a ruling that you have to pay and if you don't you won't be allowed to renew your drivers license. My pet peeve is when people ask these questions they don't say what country or state they are in so you may not be getting a correct answer from ANYONE on this. Please just go to court-play it safe! And since you will be there anyway-just contest it-believe me-it's FUN and you have more than an 80 percent chance of winning as the cops rarely show up due to rotation on their shift or they are usually too busy or needed elsewhere. If the cop doesn't show but you do -you're walking out of there with all your money.
234706
If that was me I would call the court house in S.Cal. and ask some one what u can do . You might just have to pay a small fine, Just tell them u forgot all about it since it was so long ago . Things like that have a way of finding you . So get rid of it and Chill....
503231
General proceedure goes as follows:\n\n1.) Arrive at courthouse on time, present juror notice to officers at front door or jury managment office (depends on state your in)\n\n2.) You will be one of a large group that was sent notices to create a jury pool ( 40-60 people usually)\n\n3.) from the pool of prospective jurors 12 people will be chose at random as jury selection begins in several cases that day.\n (Note: Most U.S. Court systems have several trials set to begin jury selection on the same day and by creating a pool of people they can eliminate jury selection for several cases at once.)\n\n4.) If your in a selected group you will be taken to the courtroom and seated in jury box, after some proceduaral stuff the court will be turned over to the prosecution/defense councils to begin a brief introduction of what a case may be about and then on to specific questions directed at the prospective jury members)\n\n5.) JURY SELECTION - Generally each council (prosecution and defense) may 'strike a juror' (dismiss them) without cause or reason up up to 3 jurors (occasionally more), after using there 'strikes' the councils may request the dismissal of a juror memeber based on 'cause' (i.e. - the juror members answers to one or more questions asked of them indicates they are biased or have knowledge of the case that may cause them to pre-judge guilt or innocence) - in this case if the judge agrees the prospective juror is dismissed for cause. All jury memebers dismissed for cause or by 'strike' will return to the jury pool and become subject to selection for another jury and case until dismissed for the day by the court.\n\n6.) PLACEMENT ON A JURY - If the councils come to an agreement on 12 jurors and two alternates then the remaining potential jurors will be dismissed while the 14 chosen are retained. They will be given court instructions on silence, confidentiality and a host of other things and will either be sent home with instructions to return the following day for trial. They may possible have the trial the same day in which case the juror will hear the case and render decisions like any other jury. or in rare cases (capital crimes, murders etc. etc.) the jury may become sequestored, in this case they will be the guests of the courthouse/state at a  local motel or building provided with beds, food, bathrooms for 1 or more days until the trial is resolved. This later case is unpleasant because it will keep a jury memeber away from home, family and work until the job is completed.\n\nI hope this provided a VERY BASIC idea of the process and what to expect.
585772
That would depend entirely on the particular court the jury is for.  Municipal, County, District, State, Federal...\nEach will have, or not have, it's own website with whatever tools are available.  If you've received a summons, and the information included does not indicate such as site, then it probably doesn't exist.  Even if you find it, don't get your hopes up.  Just do your civic duty and show up.
1020682
No such rule.  If you live in the jurisdiction, you can be called.  Most juries are at the county level and only a few counties are that large anyway.  For Federal courts, you may have to travel hundreds of miles though they often provide transportation.\n\nWhen you are called for jury duty, the paperwork will explain the reasons that you can be excused.  You still have to show up on the first day and plead your case with the judge.  Bring proof; without it you will NOT be excused.