Juror Eligibility

To be eligible to serve on jury duty, you must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Franklin County.

Statutory Exemptions

Upon approval of the court, the following persons may be excused from jury service:

members of cloistered religious organizations
a person whose mental or physical condition renders them incapable of performing jury service
a person whose spouse or near relative has recently died or is seriously ill
a person whose jury service would cause them or someone in their care extreme physical or financial hardship, or who would be harmed or would harm the public by serving on a jury
a person who is older than 75 years of age
a person who is a member of a recognized Amish sect
members of the armed forces currently on active duty
where the interests of the public will be materially injured by the juror’s attendance

Please note, the following are not exempt from jury service: