Excusals:
If (1) you are unable to serve as a juror because of undue hardship or extreme inconvenience to yourself, a person under your care, or the public, or if you have a mental or physical condition that causes you to be incapable of performing jury service, and (2) you will not be able to serve even if granted a postponement, you may request to be excused.  Any request must include original documentation from you, the juror, describing the condition, your employment status, and setting forth why you cannot serve and also include original signed supporting documentation such as a letter from a doctor that will assist the Commissioner in determining whether you should receive a temporary or permanent excusal.  This request must be made within 5 days of receiving this notice.   The questionnaire included with your summons must be completed and returned regardless of whether you are asking to be excused or not.  Failure to return a completed questionnaire is a violation of law.

Previously Postponed Jurors:
Previously postponed jurors may receive a second postponement or an excusal if jury service would create an unexpected hardship or extreme inconvenience because of a grave illness in your family or a similar serious problem that was unanticipated at the time of your first postponement.  All requests must be written and describe the condition, your employment status, why you are incapable of serving and the earliest date you can serve.  Also include any original signed supporting documentation such as a letter from a doctor.  All requests must be received 10 days prior to your service date.  No phone calls will be accepted from previously postponed jurors.