False Jury Foreman In Clark
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The Jury Questionnaire must be completed and returned, even if you have a request to be excused. The court will not entertain your request unless you complete the required questionnaire. The survey prior to the jury questionnaire is voluntary and can be skipped.
Do I have to respond to the jury summons? RCW 2.36. 170 states, "A person summoned for jury service who intentionally fails to appear as directed shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." Please respond to your summons. The justice system in Washington State cannot function without citizens willing to serve on jury duty.
Failure to attend jury service may result in an $800 infringement. This means you must attend at the place and time stated on the summons as directed until you have been discharged unless you have been granted a deferral or excusal prior to your summons attendance date.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Medical reasons. Public necessity. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict. Other reason deemed sufficient by the court.
To be Rescheduled or Excused: The Court requires any request to be rescheduled or excused to be in writing (email or letter). Put the Pool Number (provided on your Summons) and Participant Number in the subject line. You may also send a letter to the Jury Administrator at the address listed on your Summons.
You can only be excused from jury duty for: Medical reasons. Undue hardship.
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.
The Jury Act provides examples of potential grounds for exemption such as: over age 65, hardship, religion, and language barriers. However, individuals may request an exemption for any number of reasons.
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After closing statements by the attorneys and the judge's instructions on the law, the bailiff or court attendant will take you to the jury room for deliberations. Your first duty when entering the jury room is to select a foreperson. The jury should carefully select a well-qualified foreperson.
