What happens if you miss jury duty other than being fined?

Question

I know it's no excuse and it isn't going to help but I completely forgot to call about my jury duty when it was scheduled. I filled out the questionnaire and everything but when it came time to see if I was scheduled or not I completely forgot. I live in New Jersey if it makes any difference. And I was number 625. Is there a bench warrant out for my arrest? My dad started yelling at me about it saying they are going to come after me and some nonsense like that so now I am really nervous. I tried calling but they were not open today and I just got the automated message. I looked on the website but the info I needed was no longer up. So basically I want to know if I could get arrested. And if I just had my license renewed would the DMV have known if I had a warrant? I am very confused if you hadn't noticed lol and unfortunately my family doesn't really know what to do or say to me. Any help would be appreciated!!!! =)

Answer 1

Better you get in touch with them quickly and straighten it out.  You could spend a little time in a jail cell for contempt of court but it is much less likely to happen if you are proactive than if you make them come looking for you.

Answer 2

Don't worry! Just call up the jury duty office on Tuesday and reschedule. In the past I have missed the date due to last minute emergency and couldn't notify them ahead of time and they start at 8am without me. When I call up the people are so nice. Don't worry about it.

Answer 3

You will be jailed and could be fined heavily.

Answer 4

Go down to the courthouse and find out. I wouldn't worry too much about it. They will probably put back in circulation for the next group.

Answer 5

you will go to jail,

Answer 6

what state are you in? sorry, nevermind-i wasn't paying attention. hang on a sec and i'll see if i can find it.

first, i would probably call them once their open and explain to them how you forgot. i'm sure it'll all be ok. i doubt you'll go to jail or anything, and IF you are fined it probably won't be too much, those are probably more for if you intentionally didn't show up, but i did find this:

7.Are there penalties for not reporting for jury service?

Jury service is both a privilege and an obligation of citizenship. While jury service can be inconvenient, your service is a necessary and valuable part of the legal system of this country. There are penalties for not reporting for jury service ranging from fines of up to $500.00, to a jail sentence or both.

i wouldn't worry too much. i hope it all works out for you!