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hello ive got a jury duty qualification questionnaire . but

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hello ive got a jury duty qualification questionnaire . but i dont have a valid ID or proper documents .what should i do.

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LADYLAWYER : Thank you. County Courthouses (or the County Office of Jury Commissioner) typically select potential jurors from voter registration lists or DMV records. Since you have not registered to vote (and cannot vote since you are not a U.S. Citizen), it is likely that your name was selected from DMV records. Therefore, as long as a person has driver's license, his name will be listed on DMV records and his name could come up for Jury Selection.In order to be eligible to serve as a juror, a person must be at least 18 years of age or older, and a U.S. citizen. Non-citizens (including green card holders, non-immigrants, and TNTs) would therefore not be eligible to serve as a juror. Typically, the jury summons has a number of questions about a person's eligibility to serve as a juror. One of the questions is, "Are you a U.S. citizen?" Obviously, you would have to answer that question as "No." Once the Jury Commissioner's office sees that response, they typically would not pursue the matter further.Some of the questionnaires also ask that if the person is not a U.S. citizen, that the person provide his "alien number." If the person is a non-immigrant or is in illegal status, that person may not have an alien number. So, you should probably write "not applicable" or "none".

LADYLAWYER : I have seen some situations where the Jury Commissioner's Office wants even more "proof" that a person truly is not a citizen (i.e. they want to make sure that a citizen is not trying to get out of jury duty, by claiming that he is not a citizen). So even if the "No" box is checked (that the person is not a citizen), the clerk still wants more proof. In that situation, you may want to include the picture-page of your Philippine passport, which would indicate that you are still a Philippine citizen.Furthermore, the Office of Jury Commissioner does not report anyone to the Department of Homeland Security. The Office of Jury Commissioner is a county office, not a "federal" agency, and all they're interested in is getting enough U.S. citizens to sit on juries. They are not in the business of enforcing immigration laws.Under no circumstance should you ignore a jury summons, because if you do so, you could face possible fines and penalties through the county court system. Under my experience, you should have no issue saying that y are not a US citizen or even providing proof that you are not. No one is going to be reporting you for that.

LADYLAWYER : Obviously, you would include a copy of the passport from wherever you are a citizen. I just used Phillippines as an example because that is where my grandmother is from.

Customer :

well mam i can just fill up my questionnaire and mail them tomorrow . i just say no to US citizen . ok cool i just enclose my copy of passport and ill be fine right. they are asking questions of felony. what should i do

LADYLAWYER : Yes, if you have a felony, then you should claim that too. Remember, they are just seeing if you qualify for jury duty, they are not immigration and are not looking to find you or deport you. So it is better for you if you fill this out truthfully and send it back in. That is all they care about. :)

Customer :

well i had in 2003 a domestic violence on me but my ex wife she dropped it. and ive a copy of Dismissal of order of protection . so i should include that or ot is not necessary. what should i do

domestic violence is felony or a misdemenour. just making sure .

LADYLAWYER : If you were never actually convicted of the domestic violence, you do not need to list it. If it was dropped or dismissed, then it is not a conviction. Also, an order of protection is not a criminal charge so you do not need to list that.

Customer :

well i just in the starting had to leave my home and then afterwards she dropped it and i do not have to include that right. it was in tennnesse. then in 2008 i got a divorce also and im working as a freelancer and paying my taxes each year. so mam i can just enclose my passport copy and send it right. nothing else . just confirming mam. im really appreciated of your service.you are great. Thank god.

LADYLAWYER : You are most welcome and it has been my pleasure to help you. Correct, you do not need to include that. Only a copy of your passport showing that you are not a citizen.

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Oh No Thanking you very much mam. I jst wanted to confirm my total will be $28 right. and i just paid it with my debit card. just wanted to make sure. and thank you very much for your legal help and your excellent answers. Thank you very much mam.

LADYLAWYER : You are so welcome! Yes, your total will be 28$. I get half of that if you rate me with excellent service.

Customer :

Thank you very much Mam .

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