Excuse from Jury Duty if not fluent in English?

[jamesxv 0]

Hello, everyone.

My mother became a naturalized US citizen early this year.

As a New Year's Eve gift, the city of Los Angeles sent her a jury duty summons today.

My mother was able to pass the English part of the naturalization test because it was very basic.

But her level of English is not as great to comprehend matters as a juror. In fact she doesn't even comprehend the letter, and asked me about it.

I see at the top it says: "Be able to read and understand basic English" YES | NO

If she puts NO and registers that way, would that cause any problems to her naturalization status or any other problem?

Thank you.

Edited January 1, 2013 by jamesxv

[Kazulie 132]

She is a citizen now. Nothing can "cause her problems".

[Ning 619]

Hello, everyone.

My mother became a naturalized US citizen early this year.

As a New Year's Eve gift, the city of Los Angeles sent her a jury duty summons today.

My mother was able to pass the English part of the naturalization test because it was very basic.

But her level of English is not as great to comprehend matters as a juror. In fact she doesn't even comprehend the letter, and asked me about it.

I see at the top it says: "Be able to read and understand basic English" YES | NO

If she puts NO and registers that way, would that cause any problems to her naturalization status or any other problem?

Thank you.

It doubt it would cause any problems. It would be far worse to enter into a serious situation such as being a juror when she doesnt understand what is said and has to help determine the outcome.

[Panda Sky 5]

My parents were naturalized in the 90s and get the jury duty summon from time to time. I've always answered No to that question. No problems so far.

Hello, everyone.

My mother became a naturalized US citizen early this year.

As a New Year's Eve gift, the city of Los Angeles sent her a jury duty summons today.

My mother was able to pass the English part of the naturalization test because it was very basic.

But her level of English is not as great to comprehend matters as a juror. In fact she doesn't even comprehend the letter, and asked me about it.

I see at the top it says: "Be able to read and understand basic English" YES | NO

If she puts NO and registers that way, would that cause any problems to her naturalization status or any other problem?

Thank you.

[jamesxv 0]

My parents were naturalized in the 90s and get the jury duty summon from time to time. I've always answered No to that question. No problems so far.

Thank you, appreciate it.

Also, do you put the home language as requested, or leave that blank?

I was googling around and some people say there are translators there, which sounds odd to me and scares me of the justice system if that is true.

My mother is elderly and speaks an uncommon old dialect anyway, doubt there are any translators in the states.

Edited January 1, 2013 by jamesxv

[Panda Sky 5]

Thank you, appreciate it.

Also, do you put the home language as requested, or leave that blank?

I was googling around and some people say there are translators there, which sounds odd to me and scares me of the justice system if that is true.

My mother is elderly and speaks an uncommon old dialect anyway, doubt there are any translators in the states.

I answered No and put in the home language.

I personally been thru the jury system twice and I didn't see anyone with translators. Lots of people trying to get excuse but no one with a translator.

[jamesxv 0]

I answered No and put in the home language.

I personally been thru the jury system twice and I didn't see anyone with translators. Lots of people trying to get excuse but no one with a translator.

Ok, thank you for the info and help. Have a great New Year!!