Postpone Jury Duty Better !!install!! →

Choose a date that is 4 to 6 weeks out from your original summons. Why? If you postpone to next week, they might deny you. If you postpone to six months, they might demand proof. The "sweet spot" is usually one month. Also, avoid the first week of January (post-holiday backlog) and the first week of September (post-Labor Day rush).

Do these eight things, and you will have successfully mastered how to postpone jury duty better than 99% of the population. Now go serve—just on your own time.

Have a specific month or week in mind (usually within 3–12 months of your original date) when you will actually be available. How to Postpone Successfully