How to get excused from jury duty in Shelby County, Tennessee
The excusal routes Shelby County, Tennessee actually recognizes — what each one needs, who decides, and where it goes.
Shelby County's own FAQ states plainly: 'You must appear for Jury Qualification to discuss any hardships that you feel jury duty may create.' Financial hardship in Tennessee's largest county (Memphis) is an in-person matter decided by the judge — only medical documentation can be faxed in advance.
Your routes in Shelby County, Tennessee
Age exemptionUsually automatic
Tennessee recognizes standard age-based accommodations — confirm your specific eligibility.
See the full detail →Financial hardshipLower — in person only
Shelby County requires you to appear at Jury Qualification to discuss financial hardship — no advance administrative excusal path exists for this reason.
See the full detail →Medical conditionHigh, with documentation
Unlike financial hardship, medical documentation specifically can be faxed in advance.
Tenn. Code § 22-1-103. Medical documentation can be faxed directly in advance of Jury Qualification, unlike general financial hardship which requires an in-person appearance.
See the full detail →Contact the court
Shelby County Jury CommissionJury line: (901) 222-1651
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