Juror Excusal/Deferral/Disqualification Forms and Affidavits

Does your summons week not work for you?

RESCHEDULE yourself on the eJuror website OR contact Jury Services at 912-652-7170 and we can reschedule you over the phone. You may reschedule yourself once before the five-day deadline.

Do you have a MEDICAL ISSUE which prevents you from being able to serve?

PRINT and have your PHYSICIAN SIGN the Medical Excusal Form, then return the form to our office.

Are you:

• no longer a resident of Chatham County,
• not a United States citizen, or
• a full-time student in class during your jury service week?

PRINT, sign, and provide any requested documentation at the TOP of the General Excusal Affidavit Form . You DO NOT NEED to have it notarized. Return the form and any documentation to the Jury Services office.

Are you:

• 70 years of age or older,
• the primary caregiver of a child 6 years of age or younger with no alternative childcare,
• the primary caregiver of someone over the age of 6 years who cannot be left unattended,
• presently on active military duty (or your spouse is), or
• a teacher in a home study program during your jury service week?

PRINT and sign in front of a Notary Public the BOTTOM of the General Excusal Affidavit Form . Your section must be notarized and completed with any requested documentation. Return the notarized affidavit and documentation to the Jury Services office OR come by the Jury Services office with your ID before your week of service and we can print and notarize the affidavit for you.

Can't find the situation that applies to you? Call the Jury Services office at 912-652-7170 and we can inform you of your options. We are here to help!

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Courthouse Holidays

Jurors will not be required to report on the listed Chatham County Holidays.

Click here for Chatham County Holidays

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Jury Services Contact Information

The Jury Assembly Room, located on the 1st floor of the Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse, is typically where jurors check in when summoned for service during their designated week.

The Jury Services Office is located on the 4th floor of the Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse, Room 427.
Our mailing address:
Jury Services, Room 427
Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse
400 W. Oglethorpe Ave.
Savannah, GA 31401

Our Office phone # is 912-652-7170
Our Fax # is 912-652-7130.
Our email address is juryservices@chathamcounty.org.

The Jury Services office is open from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. However, during the juror orientation process, staff may be unavailable to assist in the Jury Services office. Typically, jury staff are available between 2 and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

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Jury Services Frequently Asked Questions

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