2006-06-22 13:19:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
the judge will issue a warrant for your arrest. They won't come looking for you, but if you're ever stopped for a traffic violation of any sort, or even just a checkpoint stop, you're going to Jail.. You will have to pay a fine and have to reappear for your jury duty assignment. AND in some states you will lose your drivers license for a while.
2006-06-22 13:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by a_catholic_monk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most probably, nothing will happen. Courts usually have more jurors than they can use. Since summons are sent via regular mail, there is really no way to demonstrate that you even received it.
There is always a chance you could be arrested. But unless they have proof that you ignored the summons, they can't really prove anything.
I always appear for jury duty, but I know plenty of people who ignore the summons.
2006-06-22 17:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by Karl the Webmaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it depends on where you live. But, it is customary for all states to issue a bench warrant. This bench warrant may or may not be something that is strictly enforced. (they may not hunt you down but, if you are pulled over for a traffic violation, etc. it will show up)
Personally, I have been called for jury duty but have not been chosen because of my profession (law enforcement). I feel that it is yours, mine and everyones civic duty to serve on jury duty. I feel that it is my right to help decide who is and who is not innocent. Take this as a compliment. The government is trusting your judgement and that is GOOD!!
2006-06-22 16:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by student 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are disobeying an order of the court, will earn a contempt charge, cause the judge to serve a bench warrant instructing the US Marshall's Office to send an officer to 'collect' you. This could end up with you paying a fine and/or doing some jail time. Or not...your call.
2006-06-22 13:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by tankboy444 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you have to be able to read and write the English language in order to serve on a jury, I'd say you're safe. They wouldn't have picked you anyway....
2016-03-27 01:27:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just show up and say you can't be impartial. You'll be off the jury in no time...with no legal consequences.
2006-06-22 13:34:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the state and local rules. California is pretty strict, but I've never heard of anyone being arrested.
2006-06-22 13:24:02 · answer #7 · answered by Danaerys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get in trouble with the law so ya better show up unless you can get the Judge to excuse you.
2006-06-22 13:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by MrCool1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
then you become the one who's on the wrong side of the law,and will have an arrest warrant put out for you.
2006-06-22 13:24:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bench warrants are not usally enforced though, they won't come and look for you. But if you get pulled over for something they will take you away.;
2006-06-22 13:24:41 · answer #10 · answered by areyoustupid3214 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋