This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
You may be required to attend a hearing to explain your absence. Typically, penalties include a fine for skipping jury duty and, in rare cases, brief jail time.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Any reason deemed sufficient by the court. Medical reasons. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict.
A: You are normally summoned for Jury service for a three-month period. The jury calendar usually last approximately two weeks but may extend into a third week when a case is not yet completed.
Follow the instructions on the summons or contact the court directly for more information. If you fail to respond to your jury summons, you may be subject to a fine or other penalties.
The ultimate penalty could be a $1000 fine, three days in jail, community service, or a combination of all three.
If you do not respond, you could be held in contempt of court. You could be fined or jailed. Even if you have a valid reason to be excused from jury duty, you still must contact the court to get formally excused.