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? asked in Politics & GovernmentCivic Participation · 9 years ago

I remembered I missed my jury duty several weeks after, will anything happen?

I got my jury duty summons, you know, a long before the actual date, so I literally totally forgot about it, because I misplaced the summons paper. so now its been over 2 months since I missed my jury duty... I never even called to find out if I was supposed to show up or anything, I just totally spaced it. I haven't gotten anything in the mail regarding that I missed it... so I'm wondering what will happen? Is there a chance it was just one of those situation where even if I had called each day, maybe I didnt have to come in, so I just got lucky that I forgot about it? Basically I heard you can get a ticket or a fine or something if you miss jury duty!!

p.s. I've been to jury duty twice before, so I know a little about it, I always showed up, and got excused for being a full time college student. but im just so worried its gonna go on my legal record or something that I didnt show up for jury duty. Thanks!

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  • zzone
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    You could be arrested, better call and explain like you did here, but they DO NOT murder people.

  • jeffrey f
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Since you forgot to go to the courthouse for jury duty, you were found in contempt of court. A warrant is out for your arrest and at some point, the police will pick you up. You will have to pay a huge fine or serve some time in jail and it will go on your record.

    However, you might get off easier if you call the courthouse and fess up.

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