Who can be excused or disqualified from serving jury duty?

Only individuals who are legally exempt or disqualified can be excused from jury service, they include:

  • Convicted Felons
  • Non-Residents
  • Non-Citizens
  • Active Duty Military
  • Full Time Students
  • Non-accommodating Medical Conditions
  • Individuals who served less that ten years ago with the State Court (this excludes Federal Court)

All individuals claiming a legal exemption or disqualification must submit appropriate documentation prior to the Jury Qualification date listed on the summons. After submitting your documentation, if you do not receive a response by mail, text or email confirming dismissal, it is your responsibility to contact the Jury Commission for confirmation or for further instructions.  If you do not submit documentation or have not been excused, you MUST APPEAR before a judge at Jury Qualification.

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1. Why do I have to do Jury Duty?
2. How are names selected for jury service?
3. I am 70, do I have to serve Jury Duty?
4. How long do I have to serve?
5. How often do I have to serve?
6. Who is qualified to be a juror?
7. Who can be excused or disqualified from serving jury duty?
8. What if I don’t live in Shelby County?
9. I have completed the questionnaire on-line. What’s next?
10. If I chose a date on-line, do I need to appear for Jury Qualification as stated on my summons?
11. Where do I report?
12. Where do I park?
13. Are we reimbursed for parking?
14. What do I wear?
15. Will there be long periods of waiting?
16. How long will I be there?
17. Can I bring my cell phone?
18. Are we allowed to take electronics to the court house?
19. Is there Wi-Fi available?
20. How much do I get paid for serving Jury Duty?
21. Does my employer have to pay me while I serve jury duty?
22. Can I be fired from my job if I serve jury duty?
23. What if I have an emergency?
24. Can I bring my child and is there childcare available?
25. What if there is inclement weather?
26. How do I ask to be excused or disqualified from jury duty?
27. What if I can’t appear for Jury Qualification?
28. What happens if I can’t appear for my scheduled jury duty date?
29. What if I do not serve?
30. I’m on disability, should I be excused?
31. I don't speak English, can I be excused?
32. Will the Jury Commission ask me for financial information?
33. Are there areas for nursing mothers to express, if required to serve jury duty?
34. I have a hardship, can I be excused?
35. How can I get proof of my jury service?
36. I work in another state, can I be excused?