I am not refusing, but what if you have other plans for that time and absolutely cannot serve?
2007-01-18 11:48:48 · 13 answers · asked by nobody 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Depends on the judge, sometimes they will let you off jury duty if your other plans are considered important enough. If the judge won't excuse you, then you have to hope either the prosecutor or defense attorney doesn't want you there for some reason. If selected and you refuse, you can go to jail for contempt of court.
2007-01-18 12:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Country girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About the only people who don't "have other plans" are the ones lying in a box six feet under. There are circumstances inwhich a person can be excused from jury duty. If you're called to serve on a jury, why not look at it as an interesting experience in which you get to see first-hand how our judicial system works.
2007-01-22 01:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those reasons had better be good ones - the Court issues the only acceptable reasons on the jury notification papers !
"other plans" I dont' think will cover it.
I'm not sure, but maybe you'll get charged with contempt of Court if you do refuse unless your reason is covered in the acceptable list.
2007-01-18 11:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Hello 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a moral objection to being a serf of this state, you should refuse. You will be found in contempt (especially if the judge believes you are sitting in judgment of his/her courtroom or the system). Then they may have their Gestapo (sheriff) put you in their politcal Gulag (jail). But you should do it anyway.
2015-02-20 06:16:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not refuse to serve-refuse to sit in judgment of others.
2007-01-18 12:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by beachbuddy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most of the time your excuse will not be considered legitimate and you'll have to cancel your plans and serve anyway. if you just don't show up you can be arrested.
2007-01-18 13:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The judge could issue a warrant for your arrest. It rarely happens, but it is possible.
2007-01-18 11:51:53 · answer #7 · answered by ROBERT L O 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask to have your date moved, some jurisdictions will let you change it once without a good reason.
2007-01-18 11:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you get a summons and cannot serve. ie hardship there are leagal reasons to opt out.
2007-01-18 11:54:13 · answer #9 · answered by CCC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not contact them and make some sort of arrangements, you will be arrested.
2007-01-18 11:51:48 · answer #10 · answered by Moxie Crimefighter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋