How can I be exempted from Jury Duty?
Florida law allows certain exemptions from jury duty. This includes if have already served within the past year, or are 70 years of age or older. A list of exemptions can be found on your summons.
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How do I request a deferral or excusal for my jury duty?
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 …
What do I do if I have lost my jury duty summons?
If you have lost your jury summons, call the Jury & Evidence Division at (352) 742-4160.
How long will jury duty last?
The initial phase of jury duty typically lasts no more than one day, unless ordered by the court. Those jurors selected for a trial will serve for the duration of the trial.
What happens to the evidence after my court case has concluded?
A Notice of Intent to Dispose of or Destroy Exhibits, or a Petition to Dispose of Unclaimed Evidence, will be mailed to you or your attorney of record. You will have until the date listed in the notice or petition to respond with any objections to the destruction or disposal of the evidence referenced. For …
How can I view the evidence in my case?
The Evidence Clerk must have a written order from the Court to allow evidence to be viewed. This is necessary to protect the Clerk’s Office and the chain of custody.
How does the Clerk’s Office prevent evidence tampering?
Once the evidence has been submitted in a hearing or trial, the Clerk’s Office receives the evidence and is responsible for verifying its description, tracking it, and appropriately and securely storing it. Evidence is never left unattended when outside of secured storage, and a chain of custody is kept at all times. Exhibits marked for …
How can I report what I think is child abuse, neglect, or abandonment?
Call the Abuse Hotline for the State of Florida at 1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) to report the situation.
How can I find out about juvenile delinquency and dependency cases?
All information regarding juvenile cases is confidential and cannot be discussed over the telephone. If you are authorized to have access to the court files, you must do the following: Appear in person at the Lake County Courthouse, 550 W. Main St., Central Intake, East Wing, First Floor, Tavares, FL 32778 Provide valid, government-issued photo identification …
Are juvenile records confidential?
Yes. All juvenile records are confidential. Information is only available to the juvenile, the juvenile’s parents or legal guardian(s), the juvenile’s or parents’ attorney of record, and specific agencies.