Called for Jury Duty in Dekalb Co. but full-time mom..what to do?

GiannaRosesMom · June 2011

I was summed for jury duty tomorrow (June 8) but had sent in my paperwork at the time indicating that I'm a full-time mom. I never got an exemption letter in the mail. Has anyone had to deal with this in the past? I have no one to watch my daughter so if I call the jury line tonight and do have to show up tomorrow, am I best bringing my daughter with me since I have no other option? Or is there another way to confirm that I'm exempt without both of us having to go there tomorrow. TIA

JulesDiane · June 2011

There must be someone you can call and see if you have to show up. I would start making some calls! I am sure the last thing you probably need is a warrant out for your arrest or be fined. Not sure what they do here...

yeah, I would say worst case, bring your DD. Good luck!

andrea922 · June 2011

From what I remember they don't consider being a full time mom an exemption. I could be wrong, it could have changed. I found this online:

They do in fact have an exemption form for "child caregivers" to children under age 6 which you must have notarized & mail in

The main site also says:

Children: Please do NOT bring children when reporting for jury service. The local courts are unable to provide childcare during judicial proceedings.

Can your husband stay home? Or a neighbor?

keg · June 2011

Call them today and ask what the best way to handle it is. If you aren't exempt, they will possibly defer it. I called them once about an issue and they were quite nice.

smynings_bride · June 2011

Call Gwen West 404-371-2838--she's the jury manager.

remote_girl · June 2011

i am a SAHM and had to have a form notarized and sent in that should cover me for a while. i would call the courthouse asap and make sure you have some sort documentation/email sent to you that says you are exempt to cover yourself.

NozzeFS · June 2011

I filled out the childcare form that Andrea mentions and had it notarized. I never got anything back in the mail, so the day before I called the Jury Manager and she told me I was all set. I did not have to report.

remote_girl · June 2011

also one year i had tickets to burning man and costa rica and was called for jury duty during both trips. i called and got each time postponed for a month with no issue whatsoever. if you don't have time to deal with the notarized form asap, you can always ask for a postponement to give you time.

JCGreene85 · June 2011

If you haven't heard from them, or gotten anything back in the mail, I would definitely go. I do know they give you enough time to find a babysitter so I know that cant be used as an excuse. I would at least try and get ahold of someone at the court house asap.

I sent mine back saying I work full-time/single parent and I wouldn't be able to make arrangements and I received paper work back in a week exempting me.

It's a pain, I know, but better safe than sorry

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