The date you’ve been called to serve on the jury may be inconvenient for you or your family. If you have a conflict, you must complete an affidavit detailing why you need to be excused. All affidavits have to be signed off by one of our Judges, no exceptions. Affidavits are located in the lobby of the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk’s Office.
If you aren’t able to come to the courthouse to complete your affidavit, you may do so online by clicking here: Jury Duty Affidavit Form. Once the Judge has signed the affidavit, one of our deputy clerks will contact you at the number provided on the affidavit, of the judge’s decision.
Generally, one is entitled to be excused from jury duty if he or she faces a hardship, has scheduling conflicts, doctor’s appointments, if their presence is required at home, if there is an emergency, personal illness or has served on a jury in this court in the last two years.
However, it’s important to recognize that having a large and diverse pool of potential jurors is essential to ensuring a fair and impartial trial. A broad jury pool helps the court select individuals who can best serve justice by bringing a variety of perspectives and experiences to the deliberation process. While exemptions are sometimes necessary, widespread participation supports the integrity and effectiveness of the judicial system.
IF YOU ARE 65 OR OLDER – YOU HAVE OPTIONS:
- You can serve on the jury you were summoned;
- You will just complete the paperwork and follow the instructions on your summons
- You can request exemption just from the jury you were summoned OR
- You can contact our office by calling: 662-234-4951, press 1 to speak to a deputy clerk
- You can be permanently exempt from jury duty in Lafayette County
If you wish to be permanently exempt from jury service, please click: Age Exemption Form. If you would rather, you can stop by our office to complete the paperwork in person. If you have any questions, please give us a call at: 662-234-4951, press 1 to speak to a deputy clerk.
