Judges grant deferrals or excuses for vacations, illness, or extreme hardships. Work related excuses, self employment or otherwise, do not constitute extreme hardships. Lack of auto transportation is not grounds for an excuse, except in areas where bus transportation does not exist. If you feel you must request a deferral or excuse from jury duty, please follow the instructions in your Summons.

** Failure to follow the instructions set forth in your Summons may result in the court ordering the U.S. Marshal to personally serve you with an Order to Appear, at your own expense, before the Court to show cause why you should not be held in contempt of Court for your failure to comply with the summons. Failure to obey the directives of the Court may also result in fine, imprisonment, or both, as dictated by law.**