Missed Jury duty 4 times in NYC now have to see the judge.

[Nellibelle]

Reading is *always* good. Comprehension is even better!

I get that the OP is talking about New York, but Justalayman was talking about HIS area when he stated you'd be thrown in jail for ignoring 2 summons to appear for jury duty. I guess you didn't pick up on that, did you? His area is other than NY! I sincerely agree with you that reading is always good and that comprehension is even better.

 

[Proserpina]

But let's assume that Nellie is actually asking the right question.

Well, here's the thing. Not showing up once doesn't commonly land you in jail. You'll get fined instead. But guess what happens when you don't pay the fine?

*ding ding ding ding!*

And to address the apparent disbelief that Nobody But Nobody Ever Goes To Jail...well, allow me to put that one to bed now.

Jermaine Dupri. 1999. Lafayette, Georgia.

(he did try to appeal. Failed)

Anything else?

 

[Silverplum]

I get that the OP is talking about New York, but Justalayman was talking about HIS area when he stated you'd be thrown in jail for ignoring 2 summons to appear for jury duty. I guess you didn't pick up on that, did you? His area is other than NY! I sincerely agree with you that reading is always good and that comprehension is even better.

Oh, the reading/humanity!

 

[Proserpina]

Heck, while I'm still relatively awake..enjoy!

Texas: http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/05/texas-teacher-jailed-for-missing-jury-duty/

DC: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/13/AR2008071301798.html

Florida: http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-03-19/news/fl-jury-duty-scofflaws-20120316_1_jury-duty-jury-summons-civic-duty (now this one has the mother of all irony right at the end....)

 

[I'mTheFather]

I get that the OP is talking about New York, but Justalayman was talking about HIS area when he stated you'd be thrown in jail for ignoring 2 summons to appear for jury duty. I guess you didn't pick up on that, did you? His area is other than NY! I sincerely agree with you that reading is always good and that comprehension is even better.

I don't really understand your point, but ignoring 2 summons in my area is hell.

Oh, seems that JAL and I share the same area.

 

[Ohiogal]

I thought Justalayman was in California! If not, I still don't believe someone would get thrown in jail for ignoring 2 summons to appear for jury duty!

Your ignorance and stupidity is NOT our problem.

 

[Ohiogal]

Heck, while I'm still relatively awake..enjoy!

Texas: http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/05/texas-teacher-jailed-for-missing-jury-duty/

DC: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/13/AR2008071301798.html

Florida: http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-03-19/news/fl-jury-duty-scofflaws-20120316_1_jury-duty-jury-summons-civic-duty (now this one has the mother of all irony right at the end....)

Let me add to this:

http://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2011/10/missed-jury-duty-face-fines-jail-time.html
http://www.legalzoom.com/everyday-law/courtroom/jury-dodgers-what-really-happens
http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/05/texas-teacher-jailed-for-missing-jury-duty/
http://www.khou.com/news/crime/Juror-controversy-Teacher-arrested-for-missing-jury-duty-205688081.html
http://www.yelp.com/topic/oakland-penalties-for-missing-jury-duty
http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2011/10/05/skip-jury-duty-at-your-peril/

Oh and in California:
http://www.saccourt.ca.gov/jury/general.aspx

What If A Juror Does Not Report as Instructed?

Every resident of Sacramento County who is qualified to serve and who does not have a legal hardship or excuse must appear for jury service when summoned. Willful failure to appear is contempt of court. Contempt of court is punishable by fine of up to $1,500.00 and/or five days in the county jail.

http://ask.metafilter.com/245514/Consequences-for-skipping-jury-service-in-US-District-Court
There is many many more instances available if you take five minutes to search.

 

[CourtClerk]

I'd like to be shown proof where ANYONE has ever been put in jail for ignoring 2 summons to appear for jury duty in California! The court system is a bit more patient than that here in Ca.

I was a jury supervisor in CA (L.A. County to be exact). Not only did we fine you, but we did charge you criminally which included jail time. It happens all the time.

 

[Silverplum]

The polite thing to type now, nelli, is "Thank you!"
(My hopes are decidedly low.)

 

[Ohiogal]

The polite thing to type now, nelli, is "Thank you!"
(My hopes are decidedly low.)

I wouldn't count on it. I would think that Nelli is going to stick in her ignorance and refuse to say that anyone else knows anything.

 

[Ladyback1]

If not, I still don't believe someone would get thrown in jail for ignoring 2 summons to appear for jury duty!

Well....you believe what you want. But, there are places/areas that get REALLY tinkled off when you don't answer a jury duty summons. Some judges almost take it personally when they have people just not show or answer!

Get over yourself and what you know. Every area is different and every circumstance is different