Prospective jurors may be excused from serving by writing a note on the back of the summons and returning it to the address listed below, or make a request online at https://jury.co.jackson.mi.us/login, for one of the following circumstances:

• Full-time student - proof of college status
• Active military service
• Age of juror - 70 years or older
• Non-resident of Jackson County - include copy of driver's license or other document proving non-residency
• ​Jury service within the past 12 months (attendance with pay)
• ​Prior felony convictions

​Additional reasons you may be excused from jury service include:

• A physical or mental impairment - must have doctor's statement confirming impairment.

​Requests to excuse must be received 10 days prior to your service date. You will receive confirmation by mail.