Juror Qualifications 

• You must have the following qualifications to serve as a juror:

• You must be a citizen of the United States and of this state who has resided within Allen Parish for at least one year immediately preceding this date

• You must be at least 18 years of age

• You must be able to read, write, and speak the English language and be possessed of sufficient knowledge of the English language

• You must not be under interdiction or incapable of serving as a juror because of a mental or physical infirmity, provided that no person shall be deemed incompetent solely because of the loss of hearing in any degree

• You must not be under indictment for a felony nor have been convicted of a felony for which you have not been pardoned

Exemptions from Jury Service

• If you have actually served on a jury within the last 2 years you may claim this exemption.  If you wish to serve on the jury you need not claim this exemption

• If you are over the age of 70, you may claim this exemption.  If you wish to serve on the jury you need not claim this exemption

     If you fail to meet any one of the qualifications for serving as a juror, or if you wish to claim an exemption from jury service, or if there is an extreme hardship which would prevent you from serving, please return your subpoena explaining why you cannot serve to the address listed below:

Jury Service for August 18, 2008 mail all excuses to:

                      Judge Joel G. Davis

                      P. O. Box 496

                      Oberlin, LA 70655

Jury Service for September 15, 2008 mail all excuses to:

                      Judge Patricia C. Cole

                      P. O. Drawer A

                      Oberlin, LA 70655

                            OR:

EMAIL your excuse to: excuses@33jdc.com