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Q: I received notice of jury service, but with the coronavirus, I have a lot of apprehension about it. I am over 65 years of age. Can I be excused, at least at this time?

A: As this column is written, many courts are closed and jury service presently is not required. You can call the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s jury service phone line, 213-972-0970, to hear automated information, or call during business hours and speak to someone about your concerns; in Orange County, the number is 657-622-7000. The jury summons you received has an identification number, which you will need when you call. It is not yet clear when jury service will resume, but serious precautions are going to be taken for everyone’s sake. For example, jury pools likely will be much smaller, and it is possible that medical excuses and hardship cases will be given greater credence.