2007-07-19 07:00:07 · 7 answers · asked by Niku 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
You get subpoenaed.
2007-07-19 10:32:12 · answer #1 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was called for jury duty once and while I initially appeared, I forgot to call back on the last night to find out if I needed to appear again the next day. Sure enough. I was called. The Sheriff came out to where I work and told me I could either get my butt to the courthouse immediately or he could take me himself. I went to the court which was already in session and the judge dismissed me. I sort of doubt that they have the room or the motivation to put you in jail for missing jury duty but they sure can fine you....
2007-07-19 14:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by lillllbit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must go to jury duty. If you missed it you should CALL and tell them you forgot so they can reassign your a day. You can be jailed for not showing up.
2007-07-19 14:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have broken the law, and the law can retaliate.
The process varies by state, but can be anything from a fine that is sent to you by mail, to possibly an arrest warrant.
Laws vary by state. Check your local listings.
2007-07-19 14:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you will be held in contempt of court and a bench warrant will be issued you will be arrested hauled to jail then you will be taken before the judge and have to tell him that lame excuse
2007-07-19 14:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by plhudson01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get held in "contempt of court" fined, jail or both, then end up serving anyway. Whatever you do, dont tell the judge you "forgot". He/She wont like that.
2007-07-19 14:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Coach 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dude, just call and tell them what happend.
2007-07-19 14:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by a_a_dillon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋