What happens if I have been summoned for jury duty but I decide not to report for service?

You may be held in contempt of court and you can be fined for failing to respond to a jury service summons. We hope that you will reconsider.

The jury system is an important part of democracy in the United States. Rather than relying solely upon Judges to decide the facts in a dispute, whether civil or criminal, our judicial system relies upon a group of citizens chosen from the community to make those decisions. The jury system can only work well if jurors are chosen from a diverse cross-section of the population. We work hard to make sure that no qualified citizens of our community are excluded from jury duty, whether through self-selection (i.e., failing to show up) or otherwise.

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1. How did I get selected to be a juror?
2. What if I am not a county resident?
3. What are the legal qualifications for jury service?
4. Do I get paid?
5. What if I have a disability?
6. What age disqualifies me as a juror?
7. How often will I have to serve?
8. Are parents with children at home excused from jury service?
9. Are college students required to serve?
10. What about missing work?
11. Can I obtain a jury service verification letter for my employer?
12. What happens if I have been summoned for jury duty but I decide not to report for service?
13. What if the summons is incorrect or the person is deceased?