Failure to follow a child support order can have negative legal consequences. If a parent misses one or more child support payments, the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of that parent.
In family law cases, the contempt proceeding must be initiated by filing and serving Judicial Council Form FL-410 (Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt), along with an Affidavit of Facts Constituting Contempt (Form FL-411 or FL-412).
Ignoring jury duty summonses may result in contempt of court, punishable by a fine up to $1,000 or a jail term up to five days.
Concession sales in the courthouses may be limited or unavailable, so you may want to bring lunch or a few snacks with you when you report for jury service, but please do not bring in glass containers.
(5) "Permanent medical excuse" means a release from jury service granted by the jury commissioner to a person with a disability whose condition is unlikely to resolve and who, with or without disability-related accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, is not capable of performing jury service.
May I postpone my jury service to a more convenient time? Yes, you may postpone your service for up to six months from your reporting date. If you are seeking a postponement, please visit the online Juror Portal or you can call (619) 844-2800 to postpone over the phone if you are still eligible to postpone.
What are some of the best excuses people have used when they didn't want to show up for jury duty? You are not fluent in English. You are disabled, evidenced by a physician's attestation. You are hospitalized, again evidenced by a physician's attestation.
Jurors are allowed one postponement of up to 90 days per year. To request a postponement, you may return the bottom of the summons to the Jury Services office via mail, email, in person, or fax, you can also click here to reschedule your appearance date online.
Concession sales in the courthouses may be limited or unavailable, so you may want to bring lunch or a few snacks with you when you report for jury service, but please do not bring in glass containers.
Fines: The court may impose a fine, which can be as high as $1,000. This fine is meant to enforce compliance and serve as a deterrent for future offenses. Jail Time: In more severe cases, the court might sentence you to jail time. For failing to appear for jury duty, this can be up to five days.