I've heard callers on morning radio shows say they've just ignored the jury summons and nothing happened. Does the state government really not follow up on no-shows?
2007-01-21 01:39:23 · 8 answers · asked by lar_gemini 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
It will vary by depending on the county. In San Diego County, only about 10% of the people who get summoned for jury duty actually show up. There really seems to be no follow up by the courts to address this issue.
2007-01-21 01:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually handled by the local government. You *have* to show up for jury duty--"laying aside all other obligations."
Different municipalities may handle no-shows more proactively, depending on the staff and time they have available. I'm in another state, but when I've shown up for jury duty, they check your name off of a list. Then the judge would instruct the bailiffs/court staff to issue warrants/citations for the no-shows.
[Personally, I believe anyone who does not show up for jury duty is a failure as a citizen.]
2007-01-21 01:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by Melanie D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jury Duty is a civic duty that everyone should be proud to participate in.
If a judge in my district did not post a bench warrant to arrest anyone who didn't show up for jury duty here, I would be the first person on the band wagon to have him removed.
Here in Oklahoma you go to jail for not showing up. If you have a good excuse the judge will dismiss you. But you have to be there and ask to be excused.
2007-01-21 03:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by Prince Thom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they don't, then they should. Most places don't arrest everyone who misses jury duty. They just arrest enough of them that everyone else gets the message that not showing up for jury is not a good thing.
2007-01-21 01:57:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt risk it.
YOu can always show up and 'talk crazy' during the prescreening questionaire...YES I watch the news everyday, yes, I BELIEVE IN THE DEATH PENALTY Ect
that should get you kicked out of the jury pool in no time flat....
I always cringe at the thought of being sequestered for a year on an 'oj simpson like jury)
2007-01-21 12:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by kissmymiddlefinger 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-31 21:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by hinch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the courts have the authority to issue a warrant for your arrest if you fail to show up for a jury summons, most often they don't bother to issue one since it would be costly and it would tie up the sheriffs office with less important legal procedures, but they do have the authority.
2007-01-21 01:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by cvgm702 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If people have gotten away with it in California it's only because the cops were too busy to do warrant sweeps like they do occasionally in my state. I doubt if those persons would get away with it if they are subsequently stopped for a violation like speeding. Theri record would show an outstanding warrant and they would be arrested.
2007-01-21 01:46:15 · answer #8 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋