I didn't answer those juror qualifications questionnaire things and now they sent me a notice saying that they will fine me $250 if i don't go to answer some charge. Am i in deep crap?
2007-03-22 10:49:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I'm scared. I know i have to go but will i be in real trouble since i dont have a good excuse as to why i didnt send them back the papers? :(
2007-03-22 10:50:28 · update #1
Thanks:) Are there any more things i can tell them? Maybe like, it was difficult for me getting mail on time because i was away at school? I need as many excuses as i can come up with. also, should i tell my parents?? they're gonna kill me!
2007-03-22 11:23:55 · update #2
Thanks:) Are there any more things i can tell them? Maybe like, it was difficult for me getting mail on time because i was away at school? I need as many excuses as i can come up with. also, should i tell my parents?? they're gonna kill me!
2007-03-22 11:26:29 · update #3
WHAT NUMBER CAN I CALL TO GET JURY SELECTION IN NY?? WHO SHOULD I SPEAK TO??? I SOUND SO IMMATURE!
2007-03-22 11:29:27 · update #4
Better start answering wothout further delay.
2007-03-22 10:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by TJTB 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jury subpoenas must be hand delivered in order to be properly served. Although most courts just mail them via 1st class mail, they are not considered properly served and therefore no action can be taken against you for non-compliance. The courts know this and you can rest assured that there will be no fine and no bench warrant.
I've tossed several jury subpoenas both State and Federal in the trash that were not properly served and delivered via postal mail without repercussions
2007-03-22 14:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by endlessknowledge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jury duty is a legal obligation. Yes, you are in some hot water.
However, if you go to the assigned class and apologize, they might just give you a nasty lecture and make you fill out the paperwork right there in front of them. That's the easy way to get out of your situation.
The hard way is to ignore it again or be flippant at the class/meeting -- then you can fork over you $250 and probably some community service as well.
2007-03-22 10:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Jarien 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a scare tactic - call jury Selection and say you lost the original notice and you'll be fine.
2007-03-22 11:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you have committed contempt of court, it's up to the judge how much you will be fined.
2007-03-22 10:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not if you do what they say.
2007-03-22 10:57:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋