2007-01-01 11:54:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
what if i am in a different state and the letter was sent to my parents address??
2007-01-01 12:04:14 · update #1
Normally nothing....never heard of anyone being arrested for jury no show....I usually just send it back marked" moved".
2007-01-01 12:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be fined, arrested, or both. "Can be" are the operative words because in most areas there is rarely any real repercussion for not showing up.
There should be a box on the jury duty summons for you to indicate that you're a student who is currently out of state and not able to return for jury duty. If there isn't a box like this, there is often space where you can write an explanation for why you can't come.
2007-01-01 20:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends a bit on the judge and also whether you are serving on petit or grand jury. Grand is more flexible, but you never just don't show up without talking to someone for permission.
Most judges here will issue an arrest warrant and you will be dragged into court forcibly and slapped with a contempt charge,, here they put you in jail for the duration of that days hearings.
This will stay on your record and will forever show up as an arrest on your background checks for work and credit. Its not something you take lightly.
2007-01-01 20:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by yeller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person who doesn't show up for jury duty is charged with contempt of court and a bench warrant is issued for their arrest. A jury duty notification is called a summons and you must respond to any summons by appearing in court.
2007-01-01 20:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warrant can be issued for the defaulting jurors arrest, and the juror can be punished. In California it is a contempt of court which can be punished by up to 6 months in jail (though the punishment is not usually that harsh).
2007-01-01 19:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The court issues a warrant on them.
2007-01-01 19:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by Gypsygrl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A nice Sheriffs Deputy comes to your door and escorts you to a judge.
2007-01-01 20:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warrant will be issued for your arrest.
2007-01-01 20:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by Kikyo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warrant can be issued, but usually they just send you anew day.
2007-01-01 19:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by Joan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You get charged with contempt of court.
2007-01-01 19:58:21 · answer #10 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋