My friend got a notice in the mail for jury duty a few weeks ago. Now she's scared because she didn't reply to it and the rule is you have to reply within five days of receiving notice or you'll go to jail. I never heard of that rule. Can someone verify if its true or not?
2006-07-30 15:50:41 · 15 answers · asked by Trinity 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Our county issues a bench warrant for no shows. Then the Judge decides on punishment. Why did your friend make such a error in judgment?
2006-07-30 15:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. It is not enforced. All she needs to do is call the number and tell them she was out of town and just came back. They are fine if you respond. If you never respond you will get in trouble. When you go to renew your drivers license you won't be able to.You won't be able to vote either;Not even for American Idol. Just call take care of it. If she needs an extension and wants to serve jury duty later just ask.
I don't know why people make such a big deal like it is a waste of their time. Most of you wont be selected anyway.It is a chance to have a say in something.
I went to do jury duty and I had to postpone it to another day. It turned out to be great. I met the love of my life at jury duty. I would have missed that chance and so I could do what? I don't mind jury duty.
2006-07-30 16:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The judge will issue a bench warrant if she does nothing. Why skip out? Who would rather go to jail than go in and be questioned to see if you even are someone they want on a jury. If you don't want to be on a jury, it just isn't that hard to get out of it. How stupid to ignore it.
Tell her to go now and register with the Clerk. They are like you and me, trying to do a job, and believe me when I tell you they see and hear it all. Usually, if you rectify the problem before they issue a warrant, a verbal reprimand may be all that she suffers. Just don't prolong this.
2006-07-30 15:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the jurisdiction, but generally, the rules for jury duty are spelled out on the summons.
Your friend should call the court house as soon as possible.
2006-07-30 15:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go to Jail, yes. She needs to call the Clerks office and talk to them. It her responsibility to attend and do her civic duty.
Only real excuse is children of a young age or caring for the elderly or being elderly.
Personally, I love going and doing my duty. Last time I went, I was chosen and did my duty. It feels good to be a part of a system.
2006-07-30 15:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by lancelot682005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each county has it's own rules regarding jury notices and it's important to follow each one so as to not have a warrant issued for your arrest.
2006-07-30 15:55:03 · answer #6 · answered by WhyAskWhy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, I responded a month later with no problems. Just have her respond as soon as she can. Tell her not to ignore it because they are starting to crackdown on people who don't respond. She will get another notice eventually before anything serious happens.
2006-07-30 15:57:32 · answer #7 · answered by locojt1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on state law this may be true best bet is to call the court house and explain the situation, chances are it will all be ok as mistakes happen all the time
2006-07-30 15:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, but she'd better come up with some kind of acceptable excuse. (Maybe just got back into town?) If there's no response, they can issue a bench warrant...and that's nothing to just "ignore".
2006-07-30 15:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that is her first notice..she will not be arrested. They will send out another. She can always request an extension from the court.
2006-07-30 15:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by y_welton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋