Jury duty next saturday and i dont wanna go what happens if i dont go?

Question

im only 18 and this is the first time im going im really lucky its not downtown but at my local courthouse thingy. i really dont want to go, what should i wear if i have to. i have earrings and tattoos do i have to cover them up. and is there anything i can do so they wont pick me to be on the jury for the whole case, llots of people say i look all cholo and gangster if they dont know me but im not and its just the way i dress

thanks for any advice

Answer 1

Jail happens if you don't go. I'm sure your appearance isn't a big deal but you should try to at least make yourself look presentable. I myself love piercings and tattoos but people look down on them.

Answer 2

Thanks a lot for serving your country.  It is pathetic that with all the freedoms and opportunities you have from living in this country, you can't give back an afternoon of your time.

Answer 3

You should go.

It may be interesting.

Answer 4

If you don't show they will send the sheriff out to arrest you.

As far as dress just show up in something nice.  Just wear kakhis and a nice shirt or what ever nice clothes you have as long as you are presentable and decent, I would not wear a t-shirt.

You do not need to cover up your piercings as far as I know but if you are concerned then call the number on your summons and ask questions.

As far as getting out of jury duty every district has their own rules which should be stated on the summons you recieved. If you meet any of the criteria then you will be relieved.

A judge can dismiss a potential jury member for any reason he or she chooses. The opposing attorneys have pretty much the same right to do the same.

Answer 5

I think with people not wanting to do jury duty is an injustice to our Democracy. Who cares if it was downtown. Downtowns aren't as bad as people think. Plus, You might get lucky and get to sit on the jury of a really interesting case (ie. Murder, Malpractice etc..) I honestly don't think you'll get picked anyways. The lawyers will pick out who is on the jury.

Answer 6

Contempt of court is the crime committed by someone who does not respond to a jury duty.

Answer 7

Bench warrant for your arrest so if you are ever pulled over you will go to jail and your car will be impounded. It's a whole lot easier to just do the jury duty.

Answer 8

stop being so negative people. nothing will happen they are too busy to contact you. dont be a sucker!

Answer 9

Afraid to do your basic duty as a citizen?  Then why should I help you shirk?

Answer 10

You should try to dress responsibly, show up early, use "yes ma'am and yes sir" do you civic duty. You are an American and you have the responsibility of duty. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE AND JURY DUTY IS A VERY SMALL PRICE TO PAY!