Jury Duty

Boise State University encourages students to be responsible citizens by fulfilling their obligation when called upon for jury duty. The University may request a postponement of a jury commitment only in cases of extreme academic hardship.

Extreme academic hardship may include:

• Missing certification or licensing exams that are infrequently offered
• Student teaching or formal clinical hours that are requirements for graduation
• Reporting dates that fall during final exam week
• One time events related to academic careers e.g. once-a-year job fairs, presentations for regional/national conferences, etc.

The following are not considered extreme academic hardship:

• Missing classes or labs
• Situations related to academic standing
• Class load or academic level

If your situation does not meet the criteria for extreme academic hardship, you will need to respond to your jury summons as directed. If you do have to report for jury duty you will have an opportunity to explain your situation to the judge and you may be able to request a postponement at that time. Please be aware that you will need to contact your instructor(s) informing them of your jury summons. You are responsible for:

1. Furnishing instructors with concrete evidence of your jury assignment immediately.
2. Furnishing instructors with concrete evidence (date, time and court) of your service immediately after serving.
3. Making arrangements to obtain course notes and assignments from other students. This is not the instructor’s responsibility.
4. Taking responsibility for all course work or makeup work.

If you are selected for a jury, please let us know if we can support you in working with your instructors or with any concerns you may have regarding your classes.

If you meet the criteria for extreme academic hardship and would like to request a postponement of your jury duty, please send an e-mail to JudyWauer@boisestate.edu and include:

• Your name as it appears on your jury summons
• Student ID number
• Reporting dates
• County issuing the summons (i.e., Ada, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, etc.)
• Date you will be available to report (if you do not include a date, Jury Services will assign a date automatically)
• Explain why reporting for jury duty will create an extreme academic hardship

For further assistance please call Academic Affairs in the Provost Office at 426-4030.