Cabarrus County Jury Service

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Length of Service

Jurors are summoned for a one week term of court and will serve until released by the judge.

When and Where to Report

Each juror receives a jury summons. Instructions on when and where to report appear on the back of your summons. Please follow these instructions.

Request for Jury Service Excuse or Deferral

General Information

Deferral/Excusal: To request an excuse or postponement from jury service, please submit the information via Electronic Form located below, Mail, OR Fax. Your request must be received no later than seven (7) days prior to your service date. A decision regarding your request will be returned via mail or email. Requests sent by MAIL or FAX must include the completed Application for Excuse, Deferral, Exemption, and Disqualification from Jury Service form and supporting documentation (instructions are included on the summons document). Mail or fax requests can be submitted to:

Christy E. Wilhelm
Chief District Court Judge
PO Box 70
Concord, NC 28026

Fax: (704) 262-5523

The ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION FORM (see below) may be completed in lieu of the mail or fax option. The electronic request must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) days prior to your appearance date. (Requirements and instructions are listed below.)

Reasons for Excusal, Postponement or Deferment

Jury service is the solemn obligation of all qualified citizens. Excuses from the discharge of this responsibility may be granted only for reasons of compelling personal hardship. Persons qualified to serve must:

Reside in Cabarrus County
Be at least 18 years of age or older
Understand the English language
Have not served as a juror during the preceding two (2) years or as a grand juror in the past six (6) years
Be physically and mentally competent

Exemptions, Excuses and Postponements may be granted for the following reasons:

People 72 years of age or older
NOT a Cabarrus County, North Carolina Resident
Person is deceased
Students enrolled full time in a learning institution
Health/Medical reasons
Convicted of a felony and voting rights have NOT been restored
Not a United States Citizen
On assignment with the military

Excuses will be granted ONLY for reasons of compelling personal hardship. Requests for excuses and postponements for jury duty must be made by electronically using the requested online form, or by mail or fax. Your request CANNOT be handled by telephone. All requests must be submitted a minimum of seven (7) days prior to your jury service date.

Until you have received a response from the District Court Judge’s Office, you are still required to appear at the county courthouse for jury duty on the specified summons date if your juror number is called.

If you do not receive a letter by email indicating the status of your request at least 24 hours prior to your assigned jury date, you must comply with all the instructions indicated on your jury summons.
It is your responsibility to monitor your mail and email for a CONFIRMATION letter from the Clerk of Superior Court's Office to determine if your request has been approved or denied.

If you DO NOT receive a response to an excusal request, you are still required to appear for jury service if your juror number is called.