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Jury Service Deferral Application Letter Template
How to apply to court to defer jury service citing genuine difficulty — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
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If you need to apply to court to defer jury service citing genuine difficulty, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong jury service deferral application should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Address it to the Jury Central Summoning Bureau
- State the jury service reference number
- Set out the genuine reason why the proposed dates are difficult (work commitments, pre-booked holiday, medical appointment, etc)
- Propose alternative dates
- Note willingness to serve at the earliest convenient time
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