What this tool does
This interactive tool creates a formal letter requesting exemption from or deferral of jury service in the UK. You provide your personal details, juror number, and the reason you cannot serve on the requested dates, and the tool formats everything into a properly structured letter.
The letter follows the correct format expected by UK courts and includes all the essential information, such as your juror number, the specific dates you cannot attend, and a clear explanation of your circumstances.
When to use it
Use the tool if you have received a jury summons but have valid reasons why you cannot serve, such as pre-booked holidays, medical appointments, work commitments that cannot be rearranged, or personal circumstances that would make jury service difficult.
You should send your request as soon as possible after receiving your summons, as courts need time to process exemption and deferral requests and arrange alternative jurors if needed.
How it works
You answer simple questions about your name, address, juror number from your summons, the court name, your service dates, and your reason for requesting exemption or deferral. If you want to defer rather than be completely excused, you can suggest alternative dates when you would be available.
The tool then generates a professional letter that you can print and post to the court address shown on your summons. Nothing you enter is saved, and you do not need to create an account to use the service.
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