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Form 12140 Certification in Support of Request for Excuse From Jury Service: Personal Obligation to Provide Care for Minor Child(Ren) - New Jersey
What Is Form 12140?
This is a legal form that was released by the New Jersey Superior Court - a government authority operating within New Jersey. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form 12140?
A: Form 12140 is a certification used in New Jersey to request an excuse from jury service due to personal obligation to provide care for minor child(ren).
Q: What is the purpose of Form 12140?
A: The purpose of Form 12140 is to provide a certification to support a request for excuse from jury service based on the responsibility of caring for minor child(ren).
Q: Who can use Form 12140?
A: Any individual in New Jersey who has a personal obligation to provide care for minor child(ren) and needs to be excused from jury service can use Form 12140.
Q: What information is required on Form 12140?
A: Form 12140 requires information about your personal details, the details of the minor child(ren), and a certification from a licensed health care practitioner or licensed mental health care practitioner.
Q: Do I need supporting documentation with Form 12140?
A: Yes, you need to attach a certification from a licensed health care practitioner or licensed mental health care practitioner providing details about your obligation to provide care for the minor child(ren).
Q: Is there a deadline for submitting Form 12140?
A: Yes, there is a deadline for submitting Form 12140. It is typically specified on the summons for jury service.
Q: What happens after I submit Form 12140?
A: After you submit Form 12140, the court will review your request and make a decision on whether to excuse you from jury service based on your personal obligation to provide care for minor child(ren).
Q: What if my request to be excused is denied?
A: If your request to be excused is denied, you may be required to fulfill your jury service obligation or seek further clarification from the court.
Form Details:
- Released on January 1, 2020;
- The latest edition provided by the New Jersey Superior Court;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Form 12140 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the New Jersey Superior Court.
