Jury Information

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Jurors are randomly selected from a master list identifying all citizens eligible for jury service within Baker County. The list is compiled from driver's license and voter registration information.

 

Qualifications:

Any citizen of Georgia is qualified to serve on a Jury if he or she:

*  Is a citizen of the United States of America;
*  Is 18 years of age or older;
*  Is a current resident of Baker County;
*  Is not a convicted felon, who has not had voting right restored.

Exemption and Eligibility:
The laws of Georgia allow exemptions from jury service for the following reasons.

*  Persons 70 years of age or older that do not wish to serve.
*  Not a resident of Baker County to serve on a jury. Affidavit & Confirming Information Required
*  Persons that are permanently disabled, either mentally or physically. Medical Affidavit (physician's letter required)
*  The person is a full-time student at a college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary school. 
*  Any service member on ordered military duty and the spouse of any such service member shall be excused or deferred from jury duty.

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If you qualify for one of the exemption list above, please click this link         and fill out the required Juror Affidavit Form. Please sign in the presence of a notary, and return it to the Clerk's office.