I moved and did not change my address and yesterday 2 cops showed up at my sisters saying that i missed jury duty, what am i to do? I live in California
2007-07-10 08:40:10 · 9 answers · asked by Domonique 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If your mail wasn't forwarded and they assume that you got the jury duty summons, there may not be anything you can do. On the other hand, if you were to explain that you have moved into a new location and didn't get the summons. You may be able to avoid a contempt charge. You just need to call the clerk of the court you were to appear in and find out what the situation is. It sounds as though there has been a warrant issued for your arrest. I hope this works out for you, going to jail is a drag for something like this.
2007-07-10 09:20:07 · answer #1 · answered by InDyBuD2002 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoever said to contact the court BEFORE a warrant is issued is too late. The fact 2 officers showed up looking for you means the warrant has ALREADY been issued. If you can convince the court you moved before the summons was issued, and that you never received the summons, you may be able to avoid penalties. However, if you sister is currently living at the address to which the summons was sent, someone will have to explain why she did not inform you that she had received a court document addressed to you. The fact is was a court document of some sort should be clear without opening the envelope.
2007-07-10 10:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the courts and reschedule your jury duty. Before you have a warrant.
I do believe that law is the same as in Texas.
2007-07-10 08:45:29 · answer #3 · answered by tx_mstry_lady 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll be fined. Show up at the court, explain what happened, apologize to the judge, and you should be able to make it up. If you're lucky or convincing, you may even get the fine waived.
2007-07-10 08:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have a bench warrant. Turn yourself in, let them know you failed to change your address.. Be sure to make it known that you won't miss it again!
2007-07-10 08:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by ☆Bombastic☆ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gather proof of your move and then contact the court in the jurisdiction you moved from.
2007-07-10 08:47:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the police station and explain what happened
2007-07-10 08:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by Swag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your screwed wit that bench warrent on your files and you need to get to the police station to go infront of the judge and let them know what happened and ask them, to take the warrent off your records
2007-07-10 09:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by josh f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain the situation. Hopefully they will understand
2007-07-10 08:43:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋