I received "JURY SUMMONS". But I am not an US citizen.\nHow do they choose me?
215916
Usually you are chosen from voting rolls but obviously that isn't the case here. You will have to go and explain it to them. You might be able to call the number on the notice you got.
476215
Apply to become a citizen. Call immigration and they will tell you.
135649
I think appearance has much to do with it. I was called up for jury duty several years ago. I wore glasses, was heavier, reddish hair, and in need of dental work. I was dismissed every time.\n\nAbout three years ago, I was picked once again for jury duty. This time, contacts not glasses, blonde highlighted hair, and several hundred dollars of dental work later... I was chosen to sit on two cases. \n\nThere are many things that cause people to see us different. \n\nYou are probably a much better person than that guy was!! Don't allow him to bring you down. Money...looks...etc... doesn't make us who we are, but often makes jerks the jerk they are.
104525
The poll worker doesn't ask for nationality. The voter does have to be registered and registered in the precinct they are attempting to vote in. Any US citizen over 18 can register to vote as long as their rights have not been rescinded due to a felony conviction. I don't think that non US citizens can vote. I also don't think that there is such a thing as a undocumented resident being legal unless they are a citizen, and most of us have some form of documentation.
401718
So who has been selected instead of me?
313741
Sadly, the tv and film version of someone walking up to you, asking your name and placing it in your hand "you've been served" is no longer required in many states.\n\nThe Sheriff is probably going by the address the company provided or by address you are registered to vote.\n\nA new one will probably be issued and some attempt to track you down.  If it is left on your door (or registered mail) you are probably notified under that state law.  Don't sign for any letters in the near future.
560019
Check with an immigration lawyer. If you do something wrong it can ruin your chances of permanent residence and citizenship.
287555
Every state has it's own rules.  I've served on juries in TX and MO.  Neither paid very much, certainly a fraction of my regular pay.\n\nMy company allowed me to choose if I wanted to keep the jury pay or turn it over to them.  If I turned it over to the company I would be paid my regular salary regardless of the length of the trial.  If I kept it, I would be put on vacation until my vacation pay ran out and then on unpaid leave of absense for the remainder of the time.  As the jury pay was only about 10% of my regular salary, I signed the check over to the company.\n\nMost states have laws that will protect your job if you are serving on a jury.  It's generally left up to the employer as to how to handle the pay issue.  Many larger companies are like mine, but not all of my fellow jurors were so lucky.  As they say, Freedom isn't Free!
428891
You are to be a witness,  a grand jury will question you about what you know,  you are required to answer them unless you are involved in the crime you are testifing about.\n( and if they give you imunity, you are still required to testify)
58663
Ive never been on jury duty but from what i've heard it involves total concentration on the case presented before you. That means you are away from family, friends, tv, radio, even religion (your bible)...basically anything from the outside world that can influence your decision. Your role is to hear all the evidence brought by both sides of the law and give a totally unbiased opinion. Being a sequestered juror is a very important thing! It will probably be very hard at first, but hopefully by the end u will feel fulfilled as a citizen. Think about it this way, if your life/death hung on jurors, wouldn't you want them to care and thier decision to be fair? Good luck!
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I had jury duty on Tuesday in Los Angeles, and someone asked this same question.\n\nIf you do not respond to your first mail summons, you will receive 2-3 more summons by mail.\n\nIf you do not respond to those, you will get a legal summons.\n\nIf you do not respond to that, you will get a fine.\n\nIf you do not pay the fine, it will show up on your credit report.\n\nAnd you will still have to show up for jury duty.
401812
The real answer is that if a jury trial is not asked for within a specified time limit, it is waived.  They ask before they know if they want one or not to preserve their client's right to one.
574161
Coming to the US;  Very strict INS questioning, references needed, they call your references, family, friends, eveyrthing you say has to match with what they find or you get denied.  You may even have all that but if they feel you are being untruthful or suspicious in any way, or even have a connection with someone who is dealing in illegal activies, not only do you not get citizenship, you also get investigated yourself before you leave....if they let you leave.  Especially now with terrorism.  We have to be more than careful.
416346
Applied for citizenship based on what?\n\nWhat did you put in the box asking if you applied?\n\nYour story is funny, but does not sound true to me.
257031
It means one person doesn't decide your fate.  You get a jury of people who represent a cross-section of society, and after hearing evidence from both sides, they jury decides if the person on trial is guilty or not.
544006
You have my sympathy, you can appeal the refusal, but bear in mind that there is alot of negative press at the moment due to the goverments under estimation of immigrants they would allow. Go talk to the CAB, they will be able to point you in the right direction.\nJo
542952
You may be an American citizen anywhere in the world.  \n\nHowever, what you are asking for is probably ILLEGAL.  That's why the consulate won't help her.  Neither will I.