So, here's what I've been able to find out:
Twelve states and Puerto Rico exempt breastfeeding mothers from jury duty (California, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon and Virginia).
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On the county website, the only thing I can find is that I might qualify for a deferral:
III. DEFERRAL POLICY
An application for postponement of jury service may be granted for many reasons, including but not limited to, child care, adult care, work issues, vacation, pursuit of educational opportunities, etc. If a citizen requires postponement from jury service, the citizen is urged to contact the Court as soon as possible to enable the Court to respond to the request in a timely manner.
• First Request: The Court is cognizant that jury service can impose on citizens some degree of inconvenience. A first request for temporary deferral of jury service will be granted, and jury service will be postponed to a more convenient time.
• Second Request: The Court recognizes that jury service may continue to be inconvenient or impose a hardship for the date summoned. The Court will carefully consider the juror’s request and explanation for further postponement and, if possible, temporarily grant a second postponement. If a second deferral is granted, the juror will be advised of the continuing obligation to serve as a juror.
• Third Request: The Court recognizes that in rare or extreme circumstances and after a complete examination of the request for deferral, a third postponement may, on occasion, be granted. The juror bears the burden of demonstrating a compelling need for a further postponement of the juror’s obligation.
• Further Requests: The Court may consider extenuating circumstances and exercise discretion in evaluating additional requests for deferral of jury service.
So, it sounds like a case-by-case thing. I'll write a letter and send it along with my forms, I guess.
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Originally Posted by 2cutiekitties  Wow, I have never heard of free childcare before.
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Yeah, I thought that was interesting, too. It's in cooperation with the National Council of Jewish Women. From the website:
The Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas is pleased to offer childcare to summoned jurors at no cost. The trained and experienced staff will provide an enjoyable and safe experience for your child while you perform jury service.
The Children’s Playroom, located on the ground floor of the Family Law Center, 440 Ross Street, is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The playroom will accept children between the ages of six months and six years who are not yet in elementary school and whose parent/legal guardian has been summoned for jury service in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.When school is not in session, children of all ages will be accepted. Children who are home-schooled are accepted year-round.
