Jury service is a civic duty that every eligible adult in California has.
This service to your community is the most direct, hands-on involvement in government most Californians will experience. If you honestly cannot serve, the law provides several undue hardship categories that can allow for an excuse for a summoned juror for up to one year. Write the reason for your excuse on the summons and return to the jury office . You may have to appear in court on the date on your summons in order to explain to the judge the reason for your excuse. Be prepared to receive a postponement to a more convenient time rather than a one-year excuse.