There are several acceptable excuses for missing jury duty. The first would be if you are over the age of seventy. Another is if your job is important and you can not be off for the day. This would include lawyers, business owners, doctors and managers. If you have a disability and can not get to the court house that would be an excuse. Also, if you are a caregiver to a child or the
. elderly, they will excuse you for that. Just remember to send in your form explaining your excuse