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?
I got my summons recently and judging from the time, guessed I was up for a murder or something similar. I was willing and work was fine with it but I ended up not being picked. I kind of view it as while I was glad not to end up going, someone’s gotta do it. We all would likely benefit from a jury of our peers, which requires us actually participating in it to some degree. To your question, yes there are fines if you fail to appear without proper reason.