Tell the court you can’t serve (not a US citizen) — English letter template

Use this only if it is true. Many courts want the answer on their own questionnaire or website — check the summons first. Answer by the date on the summons.

What the letter says

I received your jury summons. I am not a US citizen, so I can’t serve on a jury. Please remove me from the jury list and confirm that I don’t have to come.

The letter in English

Fill in the parts in [brackets], print, sign and send it by post. Keep a copy.

[Your full name]
[Your street address]
[City, state or province, postal code]

[Name of the agency or company]
[Address from the letter]

[City], [MM/DD/YYYY]

Re: Jury summons — not qualified to serve

Dear Sir or Madam,

I received your jury summons dated [MM/DD/YYYY].

I am not a citizen of the United States, so I am not qualified to serve on a jury. [I am a permanent resident / I am in the US on a visa.]

Please remove me from the jury list and confirm in writing that I do not have to appear.

Sincerely,


[Signature]
[Your full name]

When you check your own letter with Briefly, it fills in the date, reference numbers and amounts for you.