How to get excused from jury duty in Monroe County, New York
The excusal routes Monroe County, New York actually recognizes — what each one needs, who decides, and where it goes.
Monroe County's Commissioner of Jurors also handles summonses for town and village courts within the county — even if your summons came from a local court, questions route back to this central office.
Your routes in Monroe County, New York
Age exemptionUsually automatic
New York recognizes standard age-based accommodations — confirm your specific eligibility.
See the full detail →Financial hardshipModerate, county-dependent
Mailed with supporting documentation to the county's central Commissioner of Jurors office.
NY Judiciary Law § 517. A financial hardship excusal requires showing that jury service would significantly compromise your ability to support yourself or your dependents.
See the full detail →Medical conditionHigh, with documentation
Physician's note accepted.
NY Judiciary Law § 517. Recognizes documented medical conditions as an excusal ground.
See the full detail →Contact the court
Monroe County Commissioner of Jurors — Monroe Jury Office, Room 29, Hall of JusticeJury line: (585) 371-3833
Open 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the line is busiest between noon and 2:00 p.m. The office also takes email at [email protected]. The court states that excusals are granted at the discretion of the Commissioner of Jurors, so this office is the one to ask.
Open 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the line is busiest between noon and 2:00 p.m. The office also takes email at [email protected]. The court states that excusals are granted at the discretion of the Commissioner of Jurors, so this office is the one to ask.
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