You're about to find out jury duty is a serious civic responsibility. And ignoring a summon can haveMoreYou're about to find out jury duty is a serious civic responsibility. And ignoring a summon can have significant repercussions. First let's talk about why you might be summoned for jury duty.
This fine is imposed by the court to which you were summoned. And it's not the only penalty youMoreThis fine is imposed by the court to which you were summoned. And it's not the only penalty you might face for in addition to the fine you could be held in contempt of court.
Jury service is a necessary civic duty and is required by law. The goal of Florida law is that a jury be composed of a fair cross section of the community, working individuals, retirees, members of different sexes, as well as social backgrounds, to constitute a legal jury for the civil and criminal courts.
The grounds for a permanent excuse include: Persons 70 years of age or older; Persons having active care and custody of a child or children under 10 years of age whose health and/or safety would be jeopardized by their absence for jury service; Persons who are essential to the care of aged or infirm persons;
The first day of service is normally limited to jury selection. On occasion, jury selection will be made and the judge immediately will begin the trial. Generally, if selected for a trial, jurors will be released and told when to report back for trial and how many days the trial will last.
How am I selected to receive a jury summons? Florida law requires that names of persons living in the county be selected at random for jury service from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) records of people having a driver's license or identification card.
How am I selected to receive a jury summons? Florida law requires that names of persons living in the county be selected at random for jury service from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) records of people having a driver's license or identification card.
If you have an emergency, such as a sudden illness or a death in the family, you should follow the instructions the court gave you. If you cannot do so, you should call the jury staff in the division where your jury service is to take place.
This fine is imposed by the court to which you were summoned. And it's not the only penalty youMoreThis fine is imposed by the court to which you were summoned. And it's not the only penalty you might face for in addition to the fine you could be held in contempt of court.