How to get excused from jury duty in Rutherford County, Tennessee
The excusal routes Rutherford County, Tennessee actually recognizes — what each one needs, who decides, and where it goes.
Read this one carefully. Rutherford states plainly: 'Inconvenience or work hardships are not adequate reasons to be excused from jury duty' — but you may request a postponement instead. It also warns that failure to provide documentation will result in a denial. Documentation isn't optional here.
Your routes in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Age exemptionUsually automatic
Tennessee recognizes standard age-based accommodations — confirm your specific eligibility.
See the full detail →Financial hardshipModerate — documentation mandatory
Ordinary work inconvenience is expressly not enough. Your request must be documented or it will be denied outright.
Tenn. Code § 22-1-103. 'Inconvenience or work hardships are not adequate reasons... however, you may request to be postponed... You must provide documentation if you are requesting to be excused, failure to do so will result in a denial.'
See the full detail →Medical conditionHigh, with documentation
Documented medical conditions clear the bar more readily than work hardship does here.
Tenn. Code § 22-1-103. Recognizes documented medical conditions as an excusal ground; the county's documentation requirement applies equally.
See the full detail →Contact the court
Rutherford County Jury CoordinatorJury line: (615) 907-3566
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