How to get excused from jury duty in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
The excusal routes Lehigh County, Pennsylvania actually recognizes — what each one needs, who decides, and where it goes.
Lehigh has an active, ongoing scam warning posted directly on its jury service homepage. On the positive side, the county describes itself as having a 'liberal deferment policy.'
Your routes in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Age exemptionUsually automatic
Pennsylvania recognizes standard age-based accommodations in most counties.
See the full detail →Financial hardshipModerate — liberal deferment policy
Lehigh describes itself as having a 'liberal deferment policy' — one deferment can be selected directly online, with emergency deferments also considered.
42 Pa.C.S. § 4503(3). Pennsylvania's standard hardship basis — Lehigh's own materials describe a comparatively liberal deferment policy.
See the full detail →Medical conditionHigh, with documentation
Physician's documentation accepted, same liberal deferment approach.
42 Pa.C.S. § 4503(3). Recognizes documented medical conditions as an excusal ground.
See the full detail →Contact the court
Lehigh County Jury ServiceJury line: (610) 782-3014
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