In a relatively recent LLL "New Beginnings" a mother detailed her experience
with excuses for not doing jury duty.  As I understand it, the valid reasons
for being excused are based on state law and vary from state to state.  This
mother was in Virginia.  As I recall, she was told that she could only use
breastfeeding as an excuse for a 6- or 12-month period, and then would be
expected to serve.  (Sorry I don't remember the complete details.)  When she
was called again, she protested that separation from her child would
probably result in a breast infection (she had had problems with them), and
was told that she could get a medical excuse based on a letter from her
doctor, which she did.

Again, sorry I don't have the details handy, but I've given my back issues
of New Beginnings away to a pregnant lady...(my cousin).

Margaret K.K. Radcliffe               [log in to unmask]
Dept. of Mining & Minerals Engr.
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA