https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:33:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583566 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:28:14 +0000 regberadaisy 1583566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! Just called the local office and i have to send in a written letter and a copy of her birth certificate and I will be exempt since I am her primary caregiver. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583490 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:08:48 +0000 kiddosc 1583490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You would definitely need to get in touch before your call-in date. In TX you are exempt if you are the primary caretaker of a child, but obviously that varies by state. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583488 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:08:39 +0000 BSB 1583488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: reading over your post and I believe having financial hardship of any kind would be an exception. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583484 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:08:16 +0000 lawbee11 1583484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are the primary caretaker for a child or disabled person you are exempt from jury duty in my county. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583480 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:07:38 +0000 BSB 1583480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: WA. Though, it only accepts certain ages. So I guess a newborn would be an exception. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583476 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:06:30 +0000 BSB 1583476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sandy: cool! Good to know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583458 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:58:56 +0000 sandy 1583458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I got called (in WA too) and was allowed an exemption bc I had a newborn and was the primary caretaker with no other childcare. They told me it's one time and good for one year </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583456 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:58:29 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1583456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: i was called in right when I found out I was pregnant and postponed. But they also offer child care now so I couldn't use that as a reason. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583450 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:57:30 +0000 autumnlove 1583450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Didn't work for me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583447 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:56:32 +0000 lemondrop 1583447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on my 4th exemption I think. Between being almost due and nursing and sole child care since 2011, they haven't gotten me yet. Funny thing is that if they had child care, I would have loved it.</p> <p>ps- I've always notified them ahead of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583426 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:51:03 +0000 regberadaisy 1583426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Hm what state are you in?</p> <p>I've been been summoned a few times before and never offered child care before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583423 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:49:43 +0000 sandy 1583423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmmm...I was allowed a one exemption due to childcare issues. It was emphasized it is a one time exemption. But part of me is like, what of I get called and I have another newborn? Not sure what the rules are in your state. I would definitely call or write in before your check in date </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583420 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:49:14 +0000 brownie 1583420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Write in before. And it may be considered an exemption (depends on the state). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583417 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:48:42 +0000 BSB 1583417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The last time I had jury duty, they offered on-site child care. So for us, child care could not be be an excuse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/jury-duty-exemption#post-1583407 Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:46:26 +0000 regberadaisy 1583407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is lack of childcare a reason for jury duty exemption? Especially if I'd already postponed it once? </p> <p>LO is home with me M, W and Friday. We have no one else to to watch her. DH works full time, BIL is unable to, MIL has cancer. Putting her in daycare full time will absolutely be a financial hardship. </p> <p>Do I write in before or after my call in date? </p>