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Jury duty and breastfeeding,

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Medee · 02/07/2011 18:21

Hello, looking for some advice please. I've received a notice of potential to be called for jury duty, with a form to complete to confirm I am eligible or to declare a reason either by right or on special grounds for excusal. I have a 3 month old baby who I am exclusively breastfeeding and for whom I am full time carer, with no childcare available. Is this likely to be accepted by the court (Scottish Sheriff court) as a valid reason to at least defer being called up for several months? Also, it asks for evidence for the special reasons, not sure what I can provide.

Thanks

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Collaborate · 02/07/2011 18:30

Birth certificate? Just write in. I'm sure they'll be understanding.

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SchrodingersMew · 02/07/2011 18:32

I'm not sure if they will use that as a reason. Confused

If they do, maybe get a letter from your Doctor?

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SoupDragon · 02/07/2011 18:32

I was excused completely from English jury duty for similar reasons.

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Medee · 02/07/2011 18:42

thanks all. I'll send a copy of her birth certificate. Hopefully I will get the same result as SoupDragon. I just can't think of a way to keep feeding her or even expressing while trying to under a serious civic duty - one which ironically enough I have always wanted to do!

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AgentProvocateur · 02/07/2011 19:55

Yes, you'll definitely be excused - my sister was excused last year for this. That was Sheriff Court jury duty too.

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Medee · 02/07/2011 20:02

Thanks AP

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nulgirl · 02/07/2011 20:05

I did this when my ds was 4 months old for a jury summons from the sherrif court in Glasgow. I just wrote on the bottom of the form. They deferred it for a year and I ended up doing it when he was about 18 months old.

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crazycatlady · 02/07/2011 20:14

Every time I have a baby I seem to get a jury summons! Have always been excused on the basis of being at home with breastfed babies, never been a problem at all.

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crazycatlady · 02/07/2011 20:15

p.s. no need for birth certificate or letter from GP. Just fill in the form.

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Medee · 02/07/2011 20:17

perfect, thanks all. Have been mentally composing a begging letter, but will just complete the form.

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STIDW · 02/07/2011 20:28

I was called for jury service in Scotland and excused three times because of child care commitments.

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