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The number was eventually reduced to 23 people, and then after one further excusal, 22.

From BBC Jan. 22, 2026

Today, courts differ in their approaches to jury excusal for caregivers of minor children.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2025

A jury summons letter also typically includes instructions for seeking an exemption or excusal, and courts often excuse parents and primary caregivers of minor children from jury duty.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2025

Republican Sen. Lora Reinbold on Thursday requested the excusal from Saturday through Jan. 15.

From Seattle Times Sep. 10, 2021

I had totally forgotten, as soon as I had uttered my excusal, whether I had or had not used the word “compliments,” or “respects”—perhaps thoughtlessly, neither one nor the other.

From Rattlin the Reefer by Marryat, Frederick