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1. I have vacation and/or work hardships. Can I serve at another time?

Yes. If you are not available on the dates scheduled, you may request 1 postponement. All written requests must be mailed to the address below:
Jackson County Jury Office - Room No. 505
312 S Jackson Street
Jackson, Michigan 49201

Written notice will be mailed confirming the status of your request.
Note: Postponed jurors will receive a new Summons with a new group number and new date 3 to 4 weeks prior to the new date.

In addition a request can be made on the Jury Web Solutions webpage.

2. How do I get excused from jury duty?

A prospective juror that has received a summons may be excused from serving for one of the following reasons by writing a note on the back side of the summons and return it to:
Jackson County Jury Office - Room #505
312 S. Jackson Street
Jackson, Michigan 49201

Circumstances
- Full-time student (with proof of college status)
- Active military service
- Age of juror - 70 years or older
- Non-resident of Jackson County (proof on non-residency)
- Jury service within the past 12 months (Attendance with pay)
- Written statement from a physician
- Convicted felon
Note: All requests must be in writing and mailed, faxed, or submitted online through the Jury Web Solution website.

3. The summons/questionnaire is addressed to my son or daughter who is away at college. What should I do?

The summons/questionnaire must be returned by law. College students may be excused by providing the court with proof of their college status. A valid student ID or class schedule.

4. I am a nursing mother, can I be excused from serving?

If your doctor, mid-wife or lactate consultant provides a letter to excuse you from serving, we will honor that request.

5. If I am a stay-at-home mother, can I be excused from serving?

Unless you are required to provide dependent care for a special needs child (in which case a doctor's statement is required) you will be expected to serve. If you require a postponement, we may defer your service up to 60 days.

6. My job is demanding (or I work in small office/self-employed) and don't have time to serve jury duty, do I still have to serve?

A summons is an official court order compelling you to appear for service. The Court does understand that every juror has personal or professional obligations that make Jury duty a difficult task to manage. There are no categories of employment that result in automatic deferral or excusal.

7. I have recently moved out of County or State. What do I do to be excused?

Please provide documentation of your new address, such as driver’s license showing the change of address or another form with valid proof.

8. What do I do if I live in another state during the winter months?

You may request a postponement. Please include the date you will be returning in your request. Any unanswered questions may be directed to the 24-Hour Juror voice mail service at 517-788-4384. All messages will be returned between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.