By Anonymous - 10/02/2015 23:32 - United States - Herndon

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
I agree, your life sucks 41 298
You deserved it 2 809

Same thing different taste

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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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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.

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.

Tell the court your situation. You should be able to switch with someone

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

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.

I'm sure you can get out of it simply by stating that you have YOUR wedding. what a strange coincidence nonetheless

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 :)

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