Got summoned for jury duty, what happens if I don’t go?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by xzmpt, Aug 5, 2024.

  1. xzmpt

    xzmpt Bobtail Member

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    This is the second time I got summoned in a year. I’m a Michigan citizen who got summoned last year and didn’t go. I then called them and asked could I be excused because im an OTR truck driver and didn’t know I was summoned. I thought I was in the clear. I then recieve mail saying I’ve been summoned again for later this month. If I don’t go again, what happens? I can’t afford to be stuck in jury duty right now.
     
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  3. LoneRanger

    LoneRanger Road Train Member

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    You call and get an exemption again. Not going and not notifying them is going to be a fun experience
     
  4. Lazer

    Lazer Road Train Member

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    Fill out the notification, and mark or write in for your reasons for excuse. If you’re excused, it’s for this calling only. If you blow them off, and don’t show, depending on Mich. laws, you may be in deep doo doo.
    Just because you are called, does not necessarily mean you will chosen or seated on a jury for a trial.
     
  5. TX2Day

    TX2Day Medium Load Member

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    I have been called four times in the past two years down here in Texas. I call on Friday night to see if I need to appear, and have been excused every time.
     
  6. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    I told NC courts that I was an OTR and I couldn't stay home for $50/week.

    did it about 5 times and they quit sending them. lol
     
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  7. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Call the city or state or the phone number in the notice. Some locatio s do nothing. Some will swear out a warrant & you'll be arrested next time you contact police, maybe even DOT.

    Strangers on the internet are not going to bail you out or pay your bills if their info is wrong.
     
  8. Ridgeline

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    It should tell you right on the summons who to contact, contact them, offer them a copy of your logs (official documents) if they need proof and tell them you can not take the time off at this time. MIchigan is really easy going about Jury Duty.
     
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    TheLoadOut Road Train Member

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  10. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    they don’t call me anymore, i always said they guy had an innocent face, i voted innocent.
    it his twin who was evil.
     
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