Help! I’ve been called for Jury Duty, and I have full-time family responsibilities. What do I do?!
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Family friendly jury duty legislation is not for the benefit of caregivers themselves, but for those for whom they provide care. |
Let’s face it, most of us would gladly and proudly serve on a Jury when
asked. But what can we do when our babies, young children, or our elderly or
disabled family members need us?
When you’re served a jury notice, you are probably wondering:
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Who is going to take care of my young children?
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Will jury duty interfere with breastfeeding my baby?
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Who is going to take care of my elderly parent?
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What kind of childcare/senior care can I get at the last minute?
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My relatives live too far away and my neighbors aren’t home during the day.
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Will my children or family member be endangered by last-minute, untested, substitute care arrangements?
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How can I afford the prohibitive cost of childcare or senior daycare, especially for a one-income family?
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Will my child/family member be traumatized by my absence?
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What if I’m assigned to a long trial?
Disclaimer: Legal information is not legal advice. Only a lawyer can provide you with legal advice.