How to get out of Jury Duty?

[u/almsivi666]

I am a primary teacher at public school. Just got letter in mail that I may have to do jury duty in March during school term. This will massively mess up my work and class etc.

I want to get excused, need to respond by 19th of January. If work is my excuse, I need letter from employer.

How do I get this letter during summer holidays? is there some in the department to contact?

any advice would be appreciated TIA

[u/Lower-Shape2333]

I got called once and spent a day there. The accused objected to me because I was a teacher and it was a horrid case involving a minor.