Today, I got a letter in the mail telling me to report for jury duty. The day that I have to show up is the day of my wedding. FML
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Today, after sleeping in, I finally sorted through a stack of mail I had been putting off and I found a Jury summons. Thinking it must be coming up soon, I checked the date, my appearance is scheduled for 7:45am on November 16th. Today is November 17th. FML
Today, I came home after spending two days in the hospital for suicidal ideation and found a summons for jury duty in the mail. FML
Today, my family has begun preparations for my dad's birthday party. We figured out that the closest date that will work is the fifth of June. Also today, I got a letter in the mail. I have jury duty. Take a wild guess what day it's on. FML
Today, after moving back in with my parents, I found out they had held on to a chunk of mail still being sent during the time I had been changing my old address. Included was a summons to jury duty. FML
Today, I found out that my fiancé is going to be deployed on our wedding day. FML
Today, I found out that I have to reschedule my upcoming honeymoon because my office will be understaffed that week, due to the boss going on vacation right after my wedding. Oh, yeah, and he's in my bridal party. FML
Today, I got a letter from the state that I'm being divorced. I've never been married. FML
Today, my fiancée decided to go on a "vacation." Our wedding is tomorrow. FML
Today, I was told there was a bench warrant out for my arrest because a notice to appear for jury duty was sent to my old address and I never responded. I haven't lived at my old address for 2 years. FML
Today, I accidentally slept in two hours later than I was supposed to. Today is my wedding day. FML
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Top comments
KhaleesiDannie 26
There are a million ways to get out of jury duty if push comes to shove just say you're racist...Even better if it's your own race so you got a little crazy going for you too haha
19990231 29
Ditch it. Wedding is more important
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Comments (145)
drumaddict33 12
All you have to do is call them to reschedule. I did just that when I got a summons the week after my surgery.
Ilmoran 20
Just finish reading the notice, and follow the directions for a postponement. I'm not sure what the rules are in your area, but I know in Miami you can postpone for around 2-3 months without even giving a reason. I postponed my last jury duty because it was scheduled for my birthday. I didn't have any plans, I just didn't feel like spending my birthday at the courthouse.
Nate_moore19 8
If you tell them that then the town will move the date to where you can show. At least that's what they should do.
dcats 13
Tell the court your situation. You should be able to switch with someone
Kramer1998 20
My cousin got a letter saying he had to report to jury duty on the day of my grandma's funeral and they didn't believe him and idk why but apparently something about him being 20 at the time
The_Village_Idio 6
There's usually a way to get out of it or have your duty moved, so I wouldn't worry too much. Just contact them. It's much easier to find someone to sit on a bench all day than to reschedule a wedding.
imbedderdenu 23
I'm sure you can get out of it simply by stating that you have YOUR wedding. what a strange coincidence nonetheless
Muttley9 13
Do yourself a favor and go to the proper bureaucrat with your wedding invitation and explain the situation. If that fails, show up with the tux clad groom and the bride in her bridal gown with the entire wedding party to the jury screening. Ask the judge to marry you if they won't give you any leeway. Good luck and best wishes to you and your future mate :)
JIMMY_THE_JEW_II 17
you can get out of jury duty just by telling them that you're getting married, if you have good excuses, you don't have to go
stephenhl 5
You can get it moved pretty easily