It was scheduled for 8/30/06. Just got caught up with my business. I'm willing to serve at a later date.
2006-09-03 16:04:46 · 12 answers · asked by Ringold100 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
this happened to me too i was scared i was going to get in trouble or fined . i just called them and told them the truth, that i forgot, and they said its ok. and just had me reschedule and when i got the new letter i couldn't do it so my boss wrote them a note and they excused me . don't worry it'll be ok.
2006-09-03 16:09:24 · answer #1 · answered by L.A. WOMAN 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most states let you have one pass, no questions asked. NY has this. If you haven't used your pass yet, you can use it now even though you've missed your date already. Just call the County Clerk's office - the number should be on your jury duty card. And he will tell you what to do.
If you don't live in NY, the procedures should be about the same. It should not be a problem.
2006-09-03 16:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although it is supposedly mandatory and the law to show up, just recently my wife reported and said a lot of the people on the list didn't show. The same people did not show for the entire two week period.
Point is no one went out and got them.
The court really doesn't have the resources to track these people down and nothing will come of it. I would just forget it and wait on the next one.
You're more likely to have the court give you a hard time if you were to contact them and say you missed.
2006-09-03 16:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the office of the jury commissioner and see what can be done. You were not the first, and won't be the last, to miss a jury call. As long as you are helpful and reasonable, they will work with you.
2006-09-03 16:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the contact no. on the jury summons & tell them what you told us & they'll probably just give you another date.
2006-09-03 16:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask the sheriff's deputy when he comes knocking on your door. I expect that an order has already been given by the judge to bring you in!
2006-09-03 16:08:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be penalized. It's totally up to the district you live in. But don't ignore it. Call them up and tell them about your mistake. Odds are they'll tell you, 'It happens all the time, don't worry about it'.
2006-09-03 16:06:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the laws of your state. Check your state's website
2006-09-03 16:06:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
best to call and tell them you were out of the state or something cause there are consequences for not reporting....it would look bttr to call then not say anything at all
Good Luck!
2006-09-03 16:08:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is always the best policy.
They will re-schedule your service.
2006-09-03 16:07:24 · answer #10 · answered by newt_peabody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋