I mean, have you recieved a summons (letter) either from your municpality or another in which you’re selected to be a juror. You show up to the courts and assigned a number along with being asked about occupation, status, etc. but is the probability even that high on becoming part of the 12 jurors? Is it a criminal offense for failing to appear?

  • Schwim Dandy@piefed.zipEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Is it a criminal offense for failing to appear?

    I believe that it technically illegal but I can say that I’ve received dozens in 4 states over the decades and threw each one away.

    I’ve not been arrested yet.

    • andyburke@fedia.io
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      2 months ago

      I’m glad I served. On the trial I was on three young men could have easily seen their lives destroyed because of shitty cops and a shitty prosecutor.

      I will never forget having to explain reasonable doubt repeatedly to more than one other juror in deliberations.

      Please, don’t skip jury duty.