Must jury notice be certified to be valid?

[karenL5411]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California. Got a summons for jury duty. Put down financial hardship and it came back asking if employer pays;it does but a small fraction of what I make. Can I ignore the letter since it was not registered?Can fines only be imposed if you accept a CERTIFIED letter?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California. Got a summons for jury duty. Put down financial hardship and it came back asking if employer pays;it does but a small fraction of what I make. Can I ignore the letter since it was not registered?Can fines only be imposed if you accept a CERTIFIED letter?

Short answer: No - don't ignore it.

 

[CourtClerk]

I disagree. The OP can choose to ignore the letter if the OP chooses to do so. However, when a warrant is issued and sanctions are imposed, then the OP shouldn't be surprised or complain.

 

[Zigner]

I disagree. The OP can choose to ignore the letter if the OP chooses to do so. However, when a warrant is issued and sanctions are imposed, then the OP shouldn't be surprised or complain.

Fair enough.

 

[CdwJava]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California. Got a summons for jury duty. Put down financial hardship and it came back asking if employer pays;it does but a small fraction of what I make. Can I ignore the letter since it was not registered?Can fines only be imposed if you accept a CERTIFIED letter?

Nope.

There is generally a presumption of valid seervice for such things when dropped into the regular US Mail.

- Carl