What happens when you forget about the jury duty?

Question

What happens when you forget about the jury duty?

Answer 1

Dude, just call and tell them what happend.

Answer 2

You get subpoenaed.

Answer 3

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....

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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.