I htink skokie is Cook county, but if not -the same rules should apply - call the number and ask them
http://www.cookcountycourt.org/jury/index.html
Q. What happens if I do not show up for jury service?
A. Failure to appear for jury service when summoned is a serious matter. You may be held in contempt of court and could be fined up to $100.00. It is in your best interest to appear if you are summoned to avoid any further action.
Can I be excused from jury service?
A. You can be excused from jury service depending on the circumstances. Some valid reasons include:
You have a medical condition and jury service presents a hazard to your health.
You are an active member of the military. (National Reserve members are NOT exempt.)
You currently have a lawsuit filed in Cook County.
You currently reside in a nursing home or institution.
You will suffer extreme financial hardship.
You cannot obtain childcare.
You are the primary caretaker of another person.
ALL OF THE ABOVE REASONS MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IN ORDER TO BE ACCEPTED.
If you have any other reason to be excused other than those listed above, please call (312) 603-JURY and talk to a jury coordinator.
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Originally Posted by Sage
Don't they have to screen people for jury duty? Like, have you sit down with both lawyers and they ask you questions to see if they approve of your impartiality towards the case? I know that's how it works here in NC.
If they do that, just tell them what they don't wanna hear.
"Do you believe in the death penalty sir?"
"Yes and I fully support death by firing squad"
"Who, would you say, is the greatest man who ever lived?"
"Hitler"
Those kinda things will gaurentee you'll not be on a jury  |
you get screened if you get selected for a trial - you are also put under oath during the screening process... most of jury duty involved sitting around and waiting