2006-09-08 16:42:44 · 28 answers · asked by answerqueen 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
electric chair 4 u
2006-09-08 16:48:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just call them and tell them you don't have transportation to get to the courthouse.
That really works. I mean, what they gonna do? Drive a limo to pick you up?
Of course, that might not work in cities where they have a bus system. But where I live, I was summoned for jury duty 60 miles away. I mean, like, how am I supposed to get there when I don't have a car?
LOL Oh, by the way, I was excused from jury duty for lack of transportation.
Even if you do live in a city, you might not have enough money to ride a bus either.
Oh well.
2006-09-08 23:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your state's or county's legal rules. A person who fails to show up to jury duty without showing a reasonable excuse, could be subject to penalties which may include suspension of drivers license, a hefty fine, issuing an arrest warrant, and in some instances - jail time. Again, it depends on your county. A person who fails to show for jury duty may get summoned to court to explain to a judge why he or she failed to show.
2006-09-09 00:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by Efrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most jurisdictions, a "bench warrant" will be issued for your arrest.
Don't worry. The cops won't come and haul you off to jail.
But if you, say, get stopped for speeding...
Call the Court clerk and explain that -- you forgot -- the dog ate your summons -- your kid got sick... Whatever.
They will quickly forgive you and reissue a jury duty notice.
Jury duty is OK. Better than going to work, I'd say.
2006-09-08 23:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that the next time you are called you can be picked up and "Escorted" to jury duty by a few deputies. You can even fined for failure to show.
2006-09-08 23:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by lajefa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well,so far nothing has happened to me but after reading some of these answers,I think next time it will be best just to show up. Who needs citations and contempts of courts in their lives?
2006-09-09 03:06:27 · answer #6 · answered by T.Mack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll give you a subpena to show up to court and explain why you have not shown up for jury duty.
2006-09-08 23:44:40 · answer #7 · answered by Clock Watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe its best if you dont find out. you get paid for jury duty!!! I think you can go to jail in some states.
2006-09-08 23:49:03 · answer #8 · answered by flutterflie04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
different courts have the a different number of times for - first warning, second warning and third - summon for contempt of court. If you bunk that also, you will get a police officer at your door to arrest u.
2006-09-09 00:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could face contempt of Court charges
2006-09-08 23:50:40 · answer #10 · answered by norsmen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋