A: Unlikely, unless you are a sole proprietor with no backup. Request a deferral to a slower work month (e.g., January instead of October).
The court strongly encourages taking mass transit. Jurors can choose to receive a $12 per day public transportation stipend from the jury clerk in place of standard mileage payouts. Most VTA bus lines and light rail stations drop off within a few short blocks of both facilities. 🛑 Postponements, Excuses, and Disqualifications
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