I had jury duty over the summer - three weeks on an attempted murder trial.
All you have to do to get out of it is say that you don't trust the cops, are scared of guns, etc. during Voir dire (jury selection).
Serving on a jury was one of the best experiences that I've had.
It was wonderful - great jurors, fantastic Judge, interesting case.
I lost a lot of money in income (my employer doesn't pay for jury duty), but it was very cool to be a part of the experience.
Postpone it if you must, but do your duty eventually. It helps everyone.
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Q: Can I postpone my jury service to a more convenient date?
A: Yes. You must register by telephone before you can request a postponement. Fill out Section A of the jury summons. Then call 1-800-778-5879 to register yourself for jury duty. The telephone system will then prompt you on how to postpone your jury service.
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