How to get excused from jury duty in Chatham County, Georgia
The excusal routes Chatham County, Georgia actually recognizes — what each one needs, who decides, and where it goes.
Chatham allows only ONE deferral per summons — second requests are automatically denied, so make your first request count.
Your routes in Chatham County, Georgia
Age exemptionUsually automatic
Georgia recognizes standard age-based accommodations in most counties.
See the full detail →Financial hardshipModerate — one deferral only
Not a separately named affidavit category — a general deferral request stating your reason is accepted if received at least 5 days ahead, but only once.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1. Georgia's general 'good cause' standard — Chatham's documented affidavit categories (non-resident, student, age 70+, young-child caregiver, military) don't separately name financial hardship, but a general deferral request is accepted.
See the full detail →Medical conditionHigh, with documentation
Also subject to the one-deferral-per-summons limit.
O.C.G.A. § 15-12-1. Georgia's general good-cause standard covers medical conditions, subject to the same one-deferral limit.
See the full detail →Contact the court
Chatham County Superior Court, Jury ServicesJury line: (912) 652-7170
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