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  2. Begin by entering your name and juror number in the designated fields at the top of the form.
  3. Fill in the date of your request to ensure it is processed timely.
  4. Review the instructions carefully. Remember, requests must be submitted 5 working days prior to your reporting date.
  5. In the 'Juror Disqualifications' section, check 'Yes' for any applicable reasons or provide a brief explanation if necessary.
  6. Next, move to 'Juror Exemptions' and check all that apply to your situation. If you are over 70 and wish for a permanent excuse, remember to sign where indicated.
  7. In the final section, briefly describe your reason for requesting an excusal and provide your signature along with daytime and business phone numbers.
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ing to the website, reasons you can be excused from jury service include: You have no form of transportation. You would have to travel a long distance to attend your court date. You have a physical or mental impairment. You provide care for a dependent and cannot afford to pay for care.
The Jury Act provides examples of potential grounds for exemption such as: over age 65, hardship, religion, and language barriers. However, individuals may request an exemption for any number of reasons.
Individuals over the age of 65 and those who have served on a jury within the last two years can be excused. Requests from other individuals may also be considered if they would suffer personal or financial hardship as a result of jury duty or if they are ill or otherwise incapable of performing their duties.
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Those chosen are then sent a letter in the mail (called a jury summons), which gives the time and place to appear. Under section 38(3) the Ontario Juries Act, failure to return the questionnaire, or providing false information, are offences punishable by a fine of up-to $5,000 and/or up-to six months in jail.
To request a deferral or excusal, please visit Ontario.ca/juryduty-summoned. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis by a judge or, in the case of some deferral requests, by the local sheriff.
As well, there are a number of occupations that make an individual exempt from jury duty, including: Members of the Senate or House of Commons of Canada. Sheriffs. Lawyers and law students. Doctors and dentists in active practice. Correction officers. Probation officers. Police officers. Firefighters.
When writing your or your employees jury duty excuse letter, you must include basic information like the juror number, date, and your mailing address. You also need to include the clerks information. Include detailed information about why you or your employee needs to be excused from serving jury duty.
The back of the Juror Summons lists those who may not serve on a jury. If you believe you are not qualified, or if you fit into a category that may be excluded or exempted, fill out the Application to Be Excused and return it to the Jury Management Office named on the Summons.

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