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Jury Trial For Car Accident In Sacramento
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Some common excuses that California allows include: Lack of transportation to and from the courthouse; You would have to travel an excessive distance to get to the courthouse; You have a mental or physical limitation or disability;
Every resident of Sacramento County who is qualified to serve and who does not have a legal hardship or excuse must appear for jury service when summoned. Willful failure to appear is contempt of court. Contempt of court is punishable by fine of up to $1,500.00 and/or five days in the county jail.
If you want to have a Jury Trial, tell the judge at your Trial Setting Conference. For more information, see California Code of Civil Procedure section 631 . Each party has to decide if they want a jury trial, or a Court Trial. A court trial is a trial with just the judge.
Every resident of Sacramento County who is qualified to serve and who does not have a legal hardship or excuse must appear for jury service when summoned. Willful failure to appear is contempt of court. Contempt of court is punishable by fine of up to $1,500.00 and/or five days in the county jail.
Business or casual attire is suggested. Shorts and tank tops are not acceptable.
Time for a first offense the fine can be up to $250. For a second offense it can be up to $750. AndMoreTime for a first offense the fine can be up to $250. For a second offense it can be up to $750. And for a third or subsequent offense. It can go up to $1,500 35 in addition to fines.
For general information, please email the Small Claims Division at scefile@saccourt.ca or call (916) 875-7746.
On the date of your court proceeding, go to on your device. You may have also received a Zoom meeting link from the court. If so, you may select this link directly. The court's website may also include direct links to appear via video or phone.
Monetary Limits Usually, the most "a natural person" can ask for is $12,500; however, you are limited to filing no more than two claims anywhere in the State of California for over $2,500 in one calendar year. You may file an unlimited amount of claims for $2,500 or less.
If appearing remotely, you are required to participate in your hearing using a device that has video and audio capability (i.e. computer, smartphone, or tablet) unless you apply in writing to the Court and receive permission from the Court (3) days prior to your scheduled court date to appear by telephone.