If you have received a summons for jury duty, you may request a one-time deferment of your jury duty, or request an excusal, online or by mailing the Juror Excusal Form attached to your summons. For questions, contact the Jury & Evidence Division at (352) 742-4160. Jurors can ask to be excused based on the following criteria:
- You are 70 years of age or older.
- You are an expectant mother.
- You gave birth within the six (6) months before the reporting date listed on your summons.
- You are a parent who is not employed full-time, and you have custody of a child under six (6) years of age.
- You are unable to care for yourself, or are responsible for the care of someone unable to care for himself or herself because of mental illness, intellectual disability, senility, or other physical or mental incapacity. A written statement to that effect from a licensed physician is required.
- You are a practicing attorney or physician.
- You are a full-time law enforcement officer or investigator.
- You are a full-time student between 18 and 21 years of age, inclusive, who is attending high school or any state university, private postsecondary educational institution, Florida College System institution, or career center.
- You can show a hardship, extreme inconvenience, or public necessity. Details must be provided.