what happens if you don't go to jury duty?
92107
A bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. While the PD won't actively pursue it, getting pulled over for a traffic violation becomes a major problem. So go do it - not because of the arrest factor but because it's your duty as a US citizen. We're entitled to a trial by a jury of our peers. You wouldn't want your peers skipping out if god forbid, you were on trial!
192098
If you need to you can generally get out siting work or health issues.  If neither of those excuses work, when the lawyers question you answer them with what you know they don't want to hear, so they will dismiss you.  If it is a rape case you can allude that you were either raped or accused of rape, they won't want you on the case....\n\nBefore you do that though consider doing your civic duty, I have been a juror.  It's interesting you learn a lot about the process and it's not as bad as you think, just bring busy work.
1065740
Show up and when they ask who would not be able to serve, raise your hand.  Tell them what you said here, new job after 2 years of unemployment.  They may mark you off as a possible juror.
264170
In the event your case can not be resolved, the court will set a date for your trial. The normal method of trial in Criminal Court is a jury trial but your trial does not have to be in front of a jury. You and the state can waive or give up the right to a jury trial and try your case in front of a judge and let him or her decide your guilt or innocence. The right to a jury trial, however, may be one of the most important and fundamental rights afforded to us as citizens. That right should be waived only after careful and considered reflection on your part after many discussions with your lawyer.
434997
Interesting if you have nothing to do.  Otherwise it's a hassle. Companies will typically give you 2-5 paid leave days for jury duty.  If you are on jury for a 2 month trial, it could be real expensive for you.   \n\nPeople can get waived for jury duty if they prove it would be a financial hardship but it's not that easy to get (esp if you have a white-collar job).\n\nMost people try to get off by sounding bias when the lawyers and prosecutor interview the people in the jury pool.  Judges will scold you if your obvious about it.
115937
You may be able to file a motion to quash the subpoena.  It depends on the laws in your state.  My guess, however, is that trying to fight the subpoena will be as timely and more expensive than just testifying.\n\nYou might also contact the attorney that issued the subpoena to see if there's anyway to get your weak testimony submitted without you having to actually appear in Court.\n\nBut if you do not show, a bench warrant might be issued and you could, potentially, be arrested for your failure to appear. Again, rules vary by state, so I wouldn't chance it.
49678
It depends.  I've been called 3 times in the past year.  The first time I asked for it to be postponed because I was planning my wedding.  The second time (the time I requested to be called) I never called, and my number was actually picked the first day so they called me and asked me why I wasn't there.  I told them I never received the letter, so I wasn't aware of the date & she asked me if I could come in the next day or if I required it to be postponed again.  I asked for it to be postponed and I received my jury summons last month and had to start calling sunday evening, and luckily my number was never called!  I guess if you evade long enough they will be a little more stern, but for the most part they were really nice to me & I'm glad I waited because I had a really high juror number this time!  Good Luck.
387764
Your friend's lawyer is the one in the best position to help him now. If the lawyer does not want a jury trial, then he probably has had his experiences with them and has a good idea as to what the consequences of a jury trial may be. A jury trial is not necessarily a bad thing, but a jury cannot be predicted, and there is always a chance of a loss in litigation based on personal opinion versus fact. If your friend's lawyer is unable to reduce bond, then you will probably not be able to do so. When anyone is considered a flight risk, then bond is set at a much higher rate for a reason. If you think that your friend's lawyer is not doing all that he can, then your only alternative at this point is to hire another lawyer for him.\nAs to residence, and this is just an educated guess on my part, they will more likely than not, demand verifiable residence with utility invoices in his name for the address of residence.
881082
You may get a ticking off and a small fine.  It's more likely that nothing will happen to you and that a grateful prosecutor will look at your documents and apply to have you discharged.  (I do hope so!)
549481
It means one person doesn't decide your fate.  You get a jury of people who represent a cross-section of society, and after hearing evidence from both sides, they jury decides if the person on trial is guilty or not.
911076
First of all, it is only a summons and has nothing to do with a criminal record.  If you fail to appear (no matter what the officer wrote) a warrant will be issued.  Then you will have a problem.  Appear on the date, pay the small fine and forget it.  Tell him you had a full bladder and didn't want to wet your pants.
1173805
You have a near fatal car accident on the way to the polling booth. Not much else is a good enough reason. If you are away you can do your ballot by postal vote. Unless there is a compelling reason on the day then you should have enough warning to do something about it. Otherwise they will not accept a non-vote and you will get a fine.
148252
Ive never been on jury duty but from what i've heard it involves total concentration on the case presented before you. That means you are away from family, friends, tv, radio, even religion (your bible)...basically anything from the outside world that can influence your decision. Your role is to hear all the evidence brought by both sides of the law and give a totally unbiased opinion. Being a sequestered juror is a very important thing! It will probably be very hard at first, but hopefully by the end u will feel fulfilled as a citizen. Think about it this way, if your life/death hung on jurors, wouldn't you want them to care and thier decision to be fair? Good luck!
485157
In the state of Florida, only people with driver's licenses are chosen for jury duty. Other states use the list of registered voters instead. It is a lottery system for choosing, but you do not have to be called more than once every 12-18 months (many people go decades without being called to serve). \n\nThe role of the judge is to control the courtroom and determine which evidence is allowable. The judge can overturn the jury's decision and can impose a sentence of their choosing. However, this is very rare; most often judges follow what the juries say. \n\nThe pros of the system are that you get a trial before your peers, people who are most likely to understand your situation. However, often times jurors can be uneducated and not up to the task of handling an intricate case. As a defendant, you can waive your right to a jury trial as well, so you are not forced to go through the jury process. Another pro of the system is that the prosecution must convince 12 individual people that you have committed the crime of which you are accused. If they cannot do this satisfactorily, you will be acquitted (see OJ Simpson!). \n\nHope this helps a bit!
474527
Don't feel threatened by this.  If you don't pay your medical bills, they WILL be reported to your Credit Report.  Don't worry though, you won't go to jail if you don't pay it, but you might regret it later when you need to purchase something on credit.
515619
Don't worry I got a letter to be on jury duty while I was in JAIL!!! LOL So my mom sent the letter back and told them that. \n\nThe next year I got another one and went to it. It was for a DWI case, well I had 2 DWI's and of course they didn't pick me. \n\nJust because you get summoned to go doesn't mean your going to be on it. They summoned around 20-30 people on mine and only 8 or 12 actually was on the jury duty for the case. 8 I'm leaning toward. \n\nSo go and just say you agree with what the person did and you won't have to serve!!! :)
247916
You risk being arrested for contempt of court