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What happens if a juror does not report for jury service? Jury duty, like paying taxes, is mandatory. Skipping jury duty can result in civil or criminal penalties. In addition, anyone who skips jury service will be assigned a new date for future jury service.
While jury sequestration is not common, it does happen occasionally in high-profile criminal cases. For example, the jury in the O.J. Simpson murder trial was sequestered for nine months.
Criminal Trial Phases Choosing a Jury. Opening Statements. Witness Testimony and Cross-Examination. Closing Arguments. Jury Instruction. Jury Deliberation and Announcement of Verdict.
Once received, you will have 10 days to complete and return it to the Jury Pool Office, in the envelope provided. Failure to do so may result in penalization. To be eligible to serve as a juror you must: Be 18 years of age.
Reasons you may be excused from jury service include: You have no means of transportation. You would have to travel an excessive distance to the courthouse. You have a physical or mental impairment. You provide care for a dependent and cannot afford to have someone cover for you.
A: Jurors may be summoned for jury service once every 12-month period. If you receive more than one summons, this includes a summons from the Federal District Court, in a 12-month period, please contact the Office of the Jury Commissioner at 657-622-7000.
What happens if I don't report for jury duty? Failure to appear is a misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 2.36. 170. If you do not report on your scheduled date, you will receive a notice indicating you have failed to appear and that it is a misdemeanor and you may be held in contempt of Court.
Those eligible may be excused from jury service if they have illnesses that would interfere with their ability to do a good job, would suffer unusual hardship if required to serve, or are unable to serve for other legitimate reasons.