I got a summons for jury service from the U.S. district court southern district of florida.I do not want to serve but I fille...
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I got a summons for jury service from the U.S. district court southern district of florida.I do not want to serve but I filled out the form that came with it & sent it back.My question is what will happen if I don't call on the date that I am asked to call.I'am 63 and lets say I just forget to call.What can they do ? But more important is what are they likly to do ? Don't I have any rights in this ?
07/13/2007 |
Category: Courts |
State: Florida |
#7149
Answer:
If you fail to report for jury duty and have not obtained an excuse, you may be found in contempt of court and fined and/or jailed. It is in your best interest to make every effort to appear.