December 3, 2025 / Illinois Law / Jury Duty / Andrew Kass

Can You Get Out of Jury Duty in Illinois? Exemptions, Excuses, and Postponements

No, a jury summons is not something a person can simply decline. But Illinois courts excuse and postpone people every week. Here is who qualifies to serve, which hardship requests courts actually grant, how to ask in Cook, Lake and DuPage County, and what generally happens after a missed date.

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