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I have recieved a summons for Allegheny County jury duty. I live in Pittsburgh Pa. I am a baptized member of The Church of the Brethern, an anabaptist /peace church, same as Mennonite and Quaker. I can not however, locate my certificate of babtism.. Regardless, I feel strongly about not sitting in judgement of another (Matthew7:1-2), or to swear an oath (matthew5:34) This participation in government goes past my personal comfort zone. . I just do want this kind of stress in my life. I live simply and follow the way of turning the other cheek. I believe in not using force or retaliation. i was taught to remain separate from the politics of the world. How can I convey this to the jury commission in a way that will give me a permanent Exemption? Is it even possible to recieve an exemption, based on this religous belief?What should I say, and how should I say it? I do not want to appear as somebody who is trying to weasle out.
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Hello, it is very possible and likely that you'll be dismissed. You DO have to go there to appear and state your objections, and then you'll be dismissed. If you cannot go there, at least send a notarized affidavit of why you will not be appearing and your religious beliefs. The courts get this sometimes, so they will understand, but you have to communicate to them somehow - ignoring it will just make the problem worse. Best of luck in your matter! I'm here if you need any more clarification or follow up info. I hope you found my answer helpful, and if so please click on the GREEN ACCEPT button for my answer. This is the only way for me to get credit for my work. Your question will not close, and you will still have the opportunity to follow-up if and I would be happy to answer any and all of the follow up questions. Remember, sometimes the law under which your situation falls does not give you the outcome or the choices you wanted - please understand that this is not the attorney's fault, but the way of circumstance. There might be a delay between your follow up questions and my answers because I may be helping other clients or taking a break. Leaving a bonus and positive feedback is not required, but doing so is certainly appreciated! You can always request me for a future legal consultation through my profile at http://www.justanswer.com/profile.aspx?PF=7286322&FID=7 If you do this, make sure to being the question with “This Question is for Eli…”
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