The jury rules do allow for a deferment of your service. The request must be made in writing through our online deferment/excuse forms available at http://ijuror.lakecountyin.org or faxed or emailed or via your appearance in person. The fax number is (219) 755-3004. The email address is JURYDUTY@LAKECOUNTYIN.ORG Only one postponement will be granted, normally for a period of 2 weeks to 6 months.
- Matters of Conscience/Religious Convictions: Any request to be excused based on matters of conscience will be handled during jury selection and determined by the judge and attorneys.
- Request from Employer: The Office of the Court Administrator may not accept any request for deferral from an employer.
- Work Related Excuse: A work related excuse is not a valid reason for postponement.
- Full Time Student: As there are no exemptions, students must select an alternate date to serve during school recess.
- Transportation and Childcare issues are not acceptable reasons for deferral.