is breastfeeding a valid reason for jury duty postponement?

anotherNJbride · February 2012

I got called for jury duty in mid-June when I was 38 weeks pregnant. I went but they sent me home, the woman's exact words were, "I don't know how to deliver a baby, ma'am, you're going home." I just got called again for March (I thought I bought myself 3 years... guess not...) - does BFing exempt/postpone me again? I don't mind serving, but I'd have to pump and I don't know what the deal is with that.

BeachBaby07 · February 2012

I postponed twice because I had a newborn child at home. Never said I was BF or gave any details beyond that and I was excused both times. Havent been called again since

Katie&Jason2005 · February 2012

a friend of mine showed up for jury duty when her daughter was 3 months old-- informed them they would need to provide a space for her to pump-- and they had no such space for her, so they sent her home and postponed her date

Vero&Al · February 2012

I returned the card in the mail explaining that I was exclusively nursing. I received a letter that I was granted a postponement.

MrsDB · February 2012

yes it should. i called and said i had a baby that i breastfeed exclusively and they excused me.

hookersbabe · February 2012

if suitable accomodations cannot be provided, then yeah, it most definately should be. and honestly, unless its a new building, i really can't imagine them being able to provide you with space bc most court houses are busting at the seams...

Mrs.JBW · February 2012

Did you actually show up at the courthouse for duty and the clerk sent you home because of your condition? If so, that should count as "duty." I would pursue and say you should be exempt for 3 years from June.

anotherNJbride · February 2012

Mrs.JBW:
Did you actually show up at the courthouse for duty and the clerk sent you home because of your condition? If so, that should count as "duty." I would pursue and say you should be exempt for 3 years from June.

Yep - waited on line and everything, the clerk dismissed me. I don't know how to go about that though... just call the number on the form?

anotherNJbride · February 2012

Mrs.JBW:
Did you actually show up at the courthouse for duty and the clerk sent you home because of your condition? If so, that should count as "duty." I would pursue and say you should be exempt for 3 years from June.

Yep - waited on line and everything, the clerk dismissed me. I don't know how to go about that though... just call the number on the form?

junebug1 · February 2012

In Essex County I was granted a postponement. I wrote on teh card that I would be exclusively breastfeeding until November of that year. I received a new summons November 1st!!!

Mrs.JBW · February 2012

Did you sign anything or give you a "receipt?" The act of showing up counts as time served and you should be in the system. I would call the number and ask.

Unless it is a different court system, then the 3 year thing doesn't count.

is breastfeeding a valid reason for jury duty postponement?

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