My boss doesn't like me to be away from work. Can I be excused from jury duty?

Typically, you will not be excused for work-related reasons. It is against the law for an employer to penalize you for performing jury service or to prevent you from serving as a juror. If you are currently involved in an important project, going out of town on business or having to work extra hours, you may be able to reschedule your jury service to a more convenient date. You should contact the jury clerk at 843-545-3037 if you wish to reschedule your jury service for another term of court. The clerk may accommodate the transferal request if one has not already been granted.

Upon completion of your service as a juror, request a letter from the clerk of court, which will indicate the number of days and dates you served as a juror, and the amount of compensation you will receive. This letter may be given to your employer as proof of your service as a juror.

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1. How are jurors selected?
2. How often are jurors selected?
3. If I was chosen for jury duty this year, can I be picked again later?
4. I don't want to serve on jury duty. What do I do?
5. My religious belief prohibits me from serving as a juror. Do I need to answer the summons and appear for jury duty?
6. Who is disqualified from jury service?
7. Who may be exempted from jury service?
8. Who may be excused from jury service?
9. My boss doesn't like me to be away from work. Can I be excused from jury duty?
10. I don't mind serving as a juror, but this is a really bad time. Can I reschedule my jury service?