Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio

Want to Do the Right Thing with Jury Duty

Hi. I received a jury summons on July

23 for August 21. I was so distraught

(due to personal circumstances) at the

thought of jury duty that I

misunderstood the letter and didn't

reply. I no longer live in the county that

is summoning me. I am 32 and have

never been in trouble with the law and

don't want to start now. What is the

best thing to do? If I go am I

defrauding the court?


Asked on 8/20/06, 12:18 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: Want to Do the Right Thing with Jury Duty

Just call the court and ask them what to do..no big deal...they very often accommodate requests. Just make sure to call them...

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Answered on 8/20/06, 12:27 am
J. Norman Stark J. Norman Stark , Attorney, Architect

Re: Want to Do the Right Thing with Jury Duty

Dear "Worried",

You need have no fear about your having been summoned for jury duty. Since you no longer reside in the county where you were summoned, a simple telephone call to the Jury Commissioner notifying him or her of your change in residence is all that is required to relieve you of this obligation as a citizen. To further assure you, you may wish to confirm your telephone call with a short letter, sent by Certified U.S. Mail. Better yet, for less cost you may wish to send the letter obtaining a Certificate of Mailing, at your local U.S. Postal Service post office.

Now, stop worrying. Good luck.

Sincerely, J. Norman Stark

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Answered on 8/21/06, 8:35 am


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