How to get excused from jury duty in Mower County, Minnesota
The excusal routes Mower County, Minnesota actually recognizes — what each one needs, who decides, and where it goes.
From an email reply by Mower County Court Administration on 9 October 2026. There is no excusal form — a juror writes or emails their request. Financial hardship requests must come from the juror, with supporting documentation only if the circumstances call for it. A medical excusal can be a written explanation from the juror or a statement from a medical provider. Jurors over 70 may opt out on age alone. An excusal generally covers the term you were summoned to, and every juror is guaranteed one postponement of up to nine months, with the new date confirmed in writing.
Your routes in Mower County, Minnesota
Age 70 or olderFree — over 70, opt out on age alone
Jurors over 70 may opt out of jury service — age alone is enough, no medical reason needed.
Mower County Court Administration — email reply, 9 October 2026. The court states that jurors over 70 are given the opportunity to opt out of jury service.
Financial hardshipWritten route — your own request, no form
Mower excuses financial hardship on a written request from the juror — write or email it, with supporting documentation only if your circumstances call for it. There is no form.
Minn. Gen. R. Prac. 810 — as confirmed by Mower County Court Administration, email reply 9 October 2026. Minnesota excuses a juror for continuing hardship; Mower confirms the request must come from the juror, in writing or by email, with no specific form, and supporting documentation only if the circumstances call for it.
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Medical excuseWrite it yourself — or a provider statement
Mower lets you handle a medical excusal two ways: write the explanation yourself, or submit a statement from your medical provider. This helps you write your own.
Mower County Court Administration — email reply, 9 October 2026. The court states that for a medical excusal the juror may provide an explanation themselves or submit a statement from a medical provider.
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Postpone your serviceFree — one guaranteed, up to nine months
Every juror is guaranteed one postponement, up to nine months out. Request it and the court notifies you in writing of your new date. No letter needed.
Mower County Court Administration — email reply, 9 October 2026. The court states that jurors are guaranteed one postponement for up to nine months, and are notified in writing of the date change.
Mower County District Court, Court Administration (Third Judicial District), 201 2nd Ave NE, Suite 3, Austin, MN 55912Jury line: (507) 509-7013 There is no excusal form — send a written or emailed request to Court Administration: email [email protected], phone (507) 509-7013. The specific jury contact for your summons is printed on the summons itself.
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