Have you recieved a summons (letter) either from your municpality or another in which you’re selected to be a juror (If so, what is the process like?). You show up to the courts and assigned a number along with being asked about occupation, status, etc. but is the probability even that high on becoming part of the 12 jurors? Also, is it considered a criminal offense for failing to appear?

  • slazer2au@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    14 days ago

    I have received 2 summons. Failing to appear does result in a fine. Not sure if it’s a criminal or civil fine though.

    I was not picked either time, the first time the person entered into a plea deal while we alwere all sitting in the waiting room.
    Second time my number wasn’t called as they had the 12+ a spare.

    My process was:

    1. Received the letter stating my expected dates of attendance and the date I needed to send in an exemption request.
    2. Received a second letter confirming I have not been exempted by my request, or either sides request and what website I need to check the night before if I am needed that day.
    3. Attend the courthouse and get sent to the waiting room.
    4. Watch an orientation video if what is expected of us and what we should expect.
    5. Go into the courtroom and wait for our number to be called.

    Not sure after that as I never stuck around.