Serving on a jury is a civic duty that requires a significant time commitment and can be disruptive to one’s personal and professional life. Understanding how jury selection works and the criteria used to select jurors can help individuals assess their chances of being selected and develop strategies to minimize the likelihood of serving on a jury.
There are several reasons why individuals may want to avoid jury duty. Some may have personal or professional obligations that would make it difficult to serve. Others may have strong feelings about a particular type of case or may feel that they would not be able to be impartial jurors. Whatever the reason, there are a number of things that individuals can do to reduce their chances of being selected for a jury.
