Attending Court on Rosh Hashana
Question
Hello, can you please answer the following question? I was ordered to come to a court on Rosh Hashanah and the first day of Sukkot. I informed the court about my Jewish religious observance but they declined my request to reschedule. Would it be permissible for me to come to the court on those days? Thank you.
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
There is no way to allow attending court on Shabbat and holidays. Although you may have a Non-Jew to represent you
In most of the Western world, the courts will allow an exemption based on religious considerations. Your lawyer will be able to help you with this, especially with a letter supplied by your rabbi stating that going to court is forbidden on these days. I have seen such exemption requests honored in the USA, UK, and Canada.
Best of luck!