Get Fl 1.902(a) - Lee County 2019-2024

Persons summoned as jurors who, without reasonable excuse, either fail to appear for jury service or refuse to serve, shall be liable for a fine not to exceed $500, payable to the county in which the person was summoned, or may be punished for contempt of court.

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Jury service is a necessary civic duty and is required by law. The goal of Florida law is that a jury be composed of a fair cross section of the community, working individuals, retirees, members of different sexes, as well as social backgrounds, to constitute a legal jury for the civil and criminal courts.

If you request to excuse or postpone your jury service, you must place your request in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the summons date. You must include your completed Jury Information Form when submitting a request.

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Failure to respond to your jury summons may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest. You will then appear in court before a judge and show cause why you should not be held in contempt.

Section 40.23 of the Florida Statutes states that “failure to attend as a juror upon being duly summoned may result in a fine not to exceed $100.” In addition to the fine, you may also face contempt proceedings which could result in the imposition of community service or other sanctions, including jail time.

If you request to excuse or postpone your jury service, you must place your request in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the summons date. You must include your completed Jury Information Form when submitting a request.