Juror Exclusion Letter

Clinician's specialty: Family Medicine Specialist 1 November 2024 Jury Summons Office 123 Main Street Anysville, AB1 2CD Dear Sir/Madam, This letter is to inform you that Mrs. Eleanor Vance is a registered patient at Riverside Family Practice and is under my care. I would be grateful for your consideration for exclusion from jury service due to significant ongoing mental health concerns. It is of my soul and conscience that Mrs. Eleanor Vance would struggle to perform the duties of a juror in a courtroom environment. Mrs. Vance suffers from severe generalised anxiety disorder with recurrent panic attacks, which are often triggered by stressful or unfamiliar environments, particularly those involving public speaking or prolonged social interaction. Her condition is currently managed with a combination of medication and psychotherapy, but she remains highly vulnerable to acute exacerbations. The formal and high-pressure setting of a courtroom would undoubtedly induce extreme distress, impairing her ability to concentrate, comprehend information, and make sound judgements. Her symptoms, including shortness of breath, palpitations, and derealisation, would prevent her from fully engaging in the proceedings or fulfilling the responsibilities of a juror. This exclusion is requested for an indefinite duration, given the chronic and relapsing nature of her condition. Reassessment of jury service eligibility would require a significant and sustained improvement in Mrs. Vance's anxiety symptoms, as evidenced by a period of at least 12 months without severe panic attacks or debilitating anxiety, and a clear medical opinion from her treating psychiatrist confirming her fitness to serve. Should you require further information or wish to appeal this request, please contact Dr. Alistair Finch directly within 30 days of the date of this letter. Further documentation from Mrs. Vance's psychiatric specialist can be provided upon request. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Alistair Finch at 020 7946 0123 or admin@riversidefp.com. Yours sincerely, Dr. Alistair Finch, Family Medicine Specialist Riverside Family Practice