W. Va. Code § 52-1-11
Excuses from jury service
West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 52 — Juries · Status: effective
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- W. Va. Code § 52-1-11, Excuses from jury service, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2390580
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(a) The court, upon request of a prospective juror or on its own initiative, shall determine on the basis of information provided on the juror qualification form or interview with the prospective juror or other competent evidence whether the prospective juror should be excused from jury service. The clerk shall enter this determination in the space provided on the juror qualification form.
(b) A person who is not disqualified for jury service under section eight of this article may be excused from jury service by the court upon a showing of undue hardship, extreme inconvenience, or public necessity, for a period the court deems necessary, at the conclusion of which the person shall reappear for jury service in accordance with the court's direction.
(c) A person who is not disqualified for jury service under section eight of this article may be excused from jury service by the court if the person is a current member of the National Guard or reserves.