Jury Trial Fee In Clark
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If you fail to show up or give a good excuse for missing jury duty, the judge may order: up to $1,000 in fines, and/or. up to three (3) days in jail, and/or. community service.
How can I request to be excused from jury duty? Per Nevada statute, persons of 70 years or more as well as those who are 65 or older and living 65 miles or more away are automatically exempt from serving as a juror.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Any reason deemed sufficient by the court. Medical reasons. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict.
Who can be excused from serving? Those eligible may be excused from jury service if they have illnesses that would interfere with their ability to do a good job, would suffer unusual hardship if required to serve, or are unable to serve for other legitimate reasons.
If you miss jury duty in Nevada without providing a valid reason, you may be ordered to appear before a judge to explain your absence. If the judge finds your explanation inadequate, you could be held in contempt of court and fined up to $500.
An employee may not be required or requested to use annual, vacation, or sick leave for time spent responding to a summons for jury duty, time spent participating in the jury selection process, or for time spent actually serving on a jury.
Statewide Fees Superior CourtUnlimitedLimited up to $10,000 Civil Complaint – Answer/Response – 1st Appearance $435.00 $225.00 Complaint – Unlawful Detainer $435.00 $240.00 Answer – Unlawful Detainer $435.00 $225.00 Complex case per party $1000.00 –15 more rows
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.
Any qualified person over the age of 18 is welcome to serve, however once you reach the age of 70 you do qualify for an age exemption should you choose not to serve. If you are over the age of 70, receive a jury summons, and do not wish to serve, please provide notification, in writing, to the Jury Office.
