N.D. Cent. Code § 27-09.1-11
27-09.1-11. Excuses from jury service
27-09.1-11. Excuses from jury service
1. 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.
2. A person who is not disqualified for jury service 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.