what are the penalties for not going to jury duty?
594869
I thought Id hate Jury Duty but I went for Grand Jury for a month & it was a great experience & they payed me well.It is an honor to be selected. It means that you have a good police record & are an outstanding citizen & at the end they reward you with a certificate to frame.
185014
You could be subject to arrest.  It depends on the judge.  It would behoove you to show up. At least call if there are circumstances that prevent you from attending, but have a good reason.
443375
Well it depends. Maybe 6 to 8 years. You could get out before then. It all depends on the jury. good luck!
1127930
Perjury is lying to a jury/judge.  I believe it is 2-5 years.
167293
It depends on why you are there. If you are there because the state vs. you then you then a bench warrant could be issued for your arrest. Same thing goes if you are on jury duty or if you have been subpoenaed. If you are there just watching, then notthing. You can leave if you want.
775704
Sorry, she is required by law to appear on the date, time and at the place shown on the Summons.  She can explain her circumstances to the Judge and she may be excused for said jury duty.  \n\nGood Luck and Take Care
602567
There are only a few reasons a judge will accept. You can be exempt from jury duty if you have a really important job like a surgeon or an emergency room nurse. You can get out of it if you are the sole caretaker of small children. Finally, you can be exempt if you have a language barrier or an illness/infirmity that make it impossible for you to understand English or come to the courthouse. \nIf none of that applies to you then you still come down to the courthouse for selection. But cheer up!\nYou may not get picked for a jury after all if it is discovered during questioning that you have a racial, ethnic or gender bias against one of the parties involved or have been exposed to too much media surrounding the case and admit that you cannot be open-minded about the facts of the case.
376331
I doubt it, since jury duty is not considered a job and is more considered a duty to your government, but I would double check with your unemployment office just in case.
707637
Contest the ticket in court and tell the judge you don't want to pay the fine.  The judge will gladly give you a few days in jail instead of a fine.
931972
Probably going to have to re-word your question or at least add some additional information here.  I know I don't have a clue what you're asking, and it doesn't look like anyone else does, either.\n\nTry explaining more about this, and include the state you're in.  Also probably be a good idea to explain more about what you mean by the penalty differing from what's in the penal codes.  If you're only charged so far, there's no penalty because you haven't been convicted yet.
255270
Not in the US.  You don't have to swear it on the bible, but you do have to take an oath.  I believe you would be held in contempt of court if you refused, as it amounts to refusing to serve on a jury when summoned for jury duty.
29148
GETTING OUT OF JURY DUTY - EXCUSES IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE\n  After receiving your summons, you may determine that you are not in a position to serve and need to get out of jury duty.  If you have a compelling reason, you can ask to get out of jury duty by writing the court.  This may allow you to avoid the call-in process altogether.  Exemptions for getting out of jury duty are generally given for the following reasons:\n        You are over 70 years old.\n        You are a volunteer firefighter, rescue squad member or ambulance crew member.\n        You must care for young children or elderly adults, if your absence will put them at risk.\n        You are so important to the operation of a business that your absence will cause that business to fail.\n        You are an attorney, physician, dentist or registered nurse.\n        You do not have a car and are unable to use public transportation.\n  Excuses are not given through the mail for general work or family care responsibilities.  These problems will be considered during the jury selection process (after you actually report to the courthouse.)\n  There are also positions you can take that will help you in avoiding jury duty.  Those jury duty excuses will be discussed below under "Jury Selection."\n  Some jurors have questioned whether a summons sent by standard first class mail actually carries legal weight.  Unless a summons is sent via registered mail and signed for by the recipient, it's difficult for the government to prove that the summons was actually received.  Remember that a summons is a command from the court that you appear.  Disregarding a summons (no matter how it comes to you) is a crime.
1066490
In most states there is no legal limit, but prosecutors will often give up if they can't get the conviction in a couple tries.  Interesting, in the military justice system there is no hung jury.  The verdict does not have to be unanimous, only 2/3 or 3/4 (can't recall which) and if the jury does not get that percentage for conviction, then it is an acquittal.  Thus a 6-6 vote in a court martial is an acquittal.  I don't think any states have set it up that way, but I am not sure about that.
387764
Your friend's lawyer is the one in the best position to help him now. If the lawyer does not want a jury trial, then he probably has had his experiences with them and has a good idea as to what the consequences of a jury trial may be. A jury trial is not necessarily a bad thing, but a jury cannot be predicted, and there is always a chance of a loss in litigation based on personal opinion versus fact. If your friend's lawyer is unable to reduce bond, then you will probably not be able to do so. When anyone is considered a flight risk, then bond is set at a much higher rate for a reason. If you think that your friend's lawyer is not doing all that he can, then your only alternative at this point is to hire another lawyer for him.\nAs to residence, and this is just an educated guess on my part, they will more likely than not, demand verifiable residence with utility invoices in his name for the address of residence.
148252
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!
813682
Failing to report for Jury Duty is considered Contempt of Court.\n\nIt's unlikely that a judge would decide to clog a jail cell with such a minor offender.\n\nWhen/if you appear before a judge, simply explain your reasons for having forgot.  Everybody forgets something sometime.  Explain that you weren't trying to get out of jury duty and that you want to complete your civic duty.  Most judges are reasonable people and you'll likely just be assigned another week to be on call for Jury Duty.\n\nBut don't forget the next time....  Or the judge won't be so understanding....
940060
No\n\nThey Cannot Serve On A Jury Either