What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
I just received a jury duty summons in the mail today. I am a SAHM of a 3 y.o. who is with me the whole day. She really hasn't been away from me, but only a couple of hours at a time (infrequently).
The Jury duty FAQ states:
What are the reasons for which I can request to be excused from service?
The N.J. statutes set forth, in N.J.S. 2B:20-10, grounds for which a person can request to be excused from juror service. Each of these grounds is listed on the uniform juror questionnaire/summons. In most instances, you will be required to submit supporting documentation for the Jury Management Office to determine whether to grant your excuse from jury service. Many jurors who request to be excused instead have their service rescheduled to a more convenient time which accommodates the juror's circumstances. You may request to be excused from jury service if:
You care for a minor child, or a sick, aged or infirm dependent and have no alternative care available without suffering severe financial hardship.
When requesting to be excused for any of these circumstances, keep in mind that the Jury Management Office will grant you time to arrange for alternative care. In order to be excused from jury service due to any of these circumstances, you must submit the proper documentation that indicates your role in the individual’s daily care.
My two questions are: what constitutes a "severe financial hardship"? and what "proper documentation" can I submit in this situation?
TIA!
I just received a jury duty summons in the mail today. I am a SAHM of a 3 y.o. who is with me the whole day. She really hasn't been away from me, but only a couple of hours at a time (infrequently).
The Jury duty FAQ states:
What are the reasons for which I can request to be excused from service?
The N.J. statutes set forth, in N.J.S. 2B:20-10, grounds for which a person can request to be excused from juror service. Each of these grounds is listed on the uniform juror questionnaire/summons. In most instances, you will be required to submit supporting documentation for the Jury Management Office to determine whether to grant your excuse from jury service. Many jurors who request to be excused instead have their service rescheduled to a more convenient time which accommodates the juror's circumstances. You may request to be excused from jury service if:
You care for a minor child, or a sick, aged or infirm dependent and have no alternative care available without suffering severe financial hardship.
When requesting to be excused for any of these circumstances, keep in mind that the Jury Management Office will grant you time to arrange for alternative care. In order to be excused from jury service due to any of these circumstances, you must submit the proper documentation that indicates your role in the individual’s daily care.
My two questions are: what constitutes a "severe financial hardship"? and what "proper documentation" can I submit in this situation?
TIA!
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