Tell your representative that family friendly jury duty legislation is a win-win proposal for everyone involved.  Emphasize that there are NO NEGATIVES!  For example:

·          Make it clear that you are NOT asking for a law that would allow you to shirk your civic duty.

·          At this time, you are living up to your responsibility of being a
full-time parent or a family caretaker.

·          Stress that you merely want to POSTPONE your service until your child is older or your care giving situation changes.

·          No “blanket” exemption from jury duty would be provided!

·          Full-time parents are deferred only until their child reaches a certain age.

·          Persons providing full-time care for a disabled or elderly relative are deferred only until they are no longer the sole caregiver.

·          This bill merely provides a temporary (and optional) postponement.

·          Parents must request deferment in writing, subject to severe penalties for perjury.  ( Click here for example affidavit from the Superior Court of Clayton County, Georgia).

·          No one would be denied the privilege of serving on a jury.

·          Full-time parents and family caregivers are given the CHOICE  to serve now or have their name put back into the jury pool.

·          Those who wish to serve will still be able to do so.

How to get family friendly jury duty laws for your state

Where do I start? 

Convince your representative to file a bill

Convince your representative, continued

What do I do once a Family Friendly Jury Duty bill has been filed?  

Contact your legislator the EASY way

What do I say when I call?

Contact your legislator the BEST way

More tips on how to communicate with your representative

What NOT to do!

Sample Affidavit

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