Are parents with children at home excused from jury service?

No, there is no automatic exclusion. If we were to exclude all mothers and fathers with small children, a significant portion of the population base would be excluded from jury service. This would cause our jury pool to not truly be representative of our community. You are responsible for arranging for your own child care if you are called for jury duty.

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1. How did I get selected to be a juror?
2. What if I am not a county resident?
3. What are the legal qualifications for jury service?
4. Do I get paid?
5. What if I have a disability?
6. What age disqualifies me as a juror?
7. How often will I have to serve?
8. Are parents with children at home excused from jury service?
9. Are college students required to serve?
10. What about missing work?
11. Can I obtain a jury service verification letter for my employer?
12. What happens if I have been summoned for jury duty but I decide not to report for service?
13. What if the summons is incorrect or the person is deceased?