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Jury Duty Exemptions Explained | Durham News
Jury duty might sound civic duty, but many states are making it easier for seniors and those with disabilities to opt out—North Carolina lets 72-year-olds request exemption without showing up in person. If you need dialysis or can’t physically serve, you’re off the hook too. You’re picked randomly from driver and voter lists, must be 18+, U.S. citizen, mentally/physically fit, and understand English. And yes, you get paid: $12 day one, then $20 for days 2–5, $40 for longer terms—with grand jurors earning $20 daily. Not a fortune, but a nod to your time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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