https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:47:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541403 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:05:22 +0000 Beyond2 1541403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in NY and unfortunately there is no exemption for breastfeeding. I just had to fill out my return card and I will be breastfeeding two kids in about a month when DS2 is born. I'm worried I'll get called :-/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541379 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:03:22 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1541379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can claim an exemption for having a young child that needs care. My husband was even able to do it and no questions were asked. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541325 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 23:40:01 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1541325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow! I got an easy exemption while lactating. I'm pretty sure it was a box to check on the form. (California) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541207 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:28:00 +0000 Mae 1541207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a nursing mom (yet) but I am a litigator. I haven't had a juror who was nursing but it wouldn't really bother me personally (i.e. I wouldn't not pick you because of that). Most of the courthouses I work in have lots of extra rooms someone could pump in (jury rooms, witness rooms, deposition rooms, people's offices etc) and judges and their staff are generally incredibly nice. Also, we regularly take breaks during a trial regardless. Like, every 2 hours at least. So I don't imagine it will be a problem to accommodate, definitely just let them know what you need! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541204 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:25:53 +0000 Sunshine710 1541204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hear you can get out of jury duty if you are breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541196 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:18:47 +0000 bisous 1541196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let them know when I got there, and they found a room for me to pump in. The case was a pretty gruesome murder trial and I ended up getting dismissed anyhow because I said I wasn't emotionally up to sitting on a case like that only 3 months postpartum! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541188 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:16:11 +0000 cascademom 1541188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My state has a breast feeding exemption. I had to request it twice. It was a bit of a pain to do, but it got me out of it while pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541184 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:13:28 +0000 JerricaBenton 1541184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was called for jury duty and I sent back the card saying I was a nursing mother and they said I didn't have to report. I'm surprised they're making you go. I would think the judge wouldn't pick you for a trial if you say you're breastfeeding, but if you don't mind being picked. I'm sure they'll allow you accommodations for pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541104 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:30:27 +0000 LemonLong 1541104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All the breastfeeding mamas in my group were released by the judge. They will ask you if there are any reason you won't be able to serve and will take that into consideration. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541030 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:53:13 +0000 shopaholic 1541030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: LOLOL! Yup! Do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1541026 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:52:02 +0000 Ginger333 1541026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm Canadian so I'm not sure if it's the same - but I was excused when I told the judge I was nursing a baby and because I was a stay at home mom, I didn't have child care for the duration of the trial (it was expected to be long). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1540983 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:37:38 +0000 pelikila 1540983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually called ahead and asked what accommodations were available for pumping and was told that there weren't any and I should just claim an exemption even though it didn't really fit the category. I re-asked and repeated what I thought I was hearing and was told yes, just claim an exemption. I asked which one and was told it didn't matter. So I picked "had a kid that I couldn't leave unattended" and when I faxed in my exemption letter I stated the real reason and what I was told to do and when I called and what that persons name was. I never received a response but I was exempted for that time. With all of that said, I'd suggest calling ahead to see what you'd be dealing with and maybe you'll get the same answer I got. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1540895 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:06:03 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1540895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did. I just pumped in a bathroom stall during the check in time before my group was called, and ultimately wasn't selected :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1540857 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:46:06 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1540857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did. I told the women when I checked in that I'd need a place to pump and what times. When it was time they let me use a side room. I didn't get called and was part of the group dismissed early; I don't know if that's the reason why. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1539313 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:58:42 +0000 kiddosc 1539313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did. I raised my hand when they asked if anyone had a conflict and had to go up and talk to the judge. I told her I was breasfeeding and could serve, but I would need time and a space to pump. It didn't get me out of jury duty and I got selected. They had me pump in the break room of the judge's offices and asked me to just let the bailiff know when I needed a break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1539290 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:53:46 +0000 Alivoo01 1539290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: Totally had the same train of thought when I saw the title of this thread. hahaha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1539199 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:21:37 +0000 californiadreams 1539199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i've never had jury duty, but if you absolute need to pump, then i say you gotta do what you gotta do. I would let them know in advance and ask about a location to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1539198 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:21:35 +0000 Foodnerd81 1539198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't, but I'd be so tempted to take my pump out in the jury pool room and just start doing it while they are selecting jurors-- pretty much ensure they wouldn't pick you :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-pumped-during-jury-duty#post-1539192 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:20:17 +0000 autumnlove 1539192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I might have jury duty next week. I tried postponing it until the summer but my request was denied. </p> <p>Have you pumped during jury duty? Should I just let them know when I check in? </p>