2007-02-01 07:57:20 · 6 answers · asked by idamoh 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Gavin Newsom will send out a couple of fudgepackers to teach your assets a lesson...
2007-02-01 15:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by christopher s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about Calif specifically but jurors are issued a summons by the court. Failure to respond to the summons makes you in 'contempt of court' and if the judge is inclined he can have a warrant issued for your arrest. Technically the judge can keep you in jail indefinitely but he won't. A lot of people do not respond to the jury summons and I don't know anyone that was ever charged or jailed.
Of course it is you civic duty to act as a juror and I found it to be pretty interesting. It is amazing how few cases ever get to trial. I was selected several times and at the last minute the accused pleaded guilty eliminating the need for the trial.
2007-02-04 22:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are legally obligated to show for jury duty. They can issue a bench warrant, but usually they'll just send you a letter saying you missed your jury duty and are still obligated to show up.
Why the hell do people dread jury duty anyway? It's not that big of a deal, for God's sake. And it can be really interesting! Do yourself a favor and show up. If it's a financial hardship, they'll excuse you. But part of living in a democracy means taking part in the process.
2007-02-01 11:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I don't know the penalties for not showing up, I hope they are substantial enough that not pulling jury duty wouldn't be an option.
2007-02-01 08:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by trog69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sacramento Cal will put out a bench warrant for your arrest for failing to appear for jury duty.
2007-02-01 08:07:06 · answer #5 · answered by murkglider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The document you receive carries the weight of law. You can be held in contempt of court and incarcerated. It is really a discretionary situation. It just depends on whether the judge considers his/her court orders important enough to enforce.
HINT: Most of them do...
2007-02-01 08:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋