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Quoted from RCA1:Not sure how things work in Florida, but knew a guy who missed jury duty here by accident.
He found out through a friend that there was a bench warrant out for him based on not showing up.
He was told that they would not look for him, but would be arrested if he had a traffic stop or other incident.
Ended up going to what they call "open court" here and pleading guilty. It was something like a $100 fine.
$100??? Worth it!
Quoted from Matesamo:Getting fined, taking the day off from work to appear in court, pleading guilty in front of a judge... Just show up and do your civic duty, lol. It is very tough to get excused from jury duty, self-employed and busy or not.
Something similar happened to a friend of mine, he had a bench warrant in the system for years for some little thing from his high school days that he thought was taken care of. If I remember he paid a parking ticket late and only paid the ticket fee, not the late fee so a bench warrant was issued. He winds up going out on a first date with a very attractive lady who worked in his office and he gets pulled over because one of his break lights was out. They ran his license, saw the bench warrant and put the cuffs on him. Towed his car and everything. His co-worker had to have a friend pick her up and take her home. He was in and out of the police station, just paid the fine and was out the door but had to wait until business hours to pay the impound fee to get his car back. He never got a second date.
Dude, my work schedule allows me to turn my machines on like once a month. no way do I have the time to go be a juror, let alone get strung along like I may be one, just to get cut. I work 2 weeks of the month on the road, and the other two downtown 40 miles from my house. Id gladly pay the $100 to get out of it. Shit, my work might even pay more than that to get me excused.
Quoted from Who-Dey:You can't just pay $100 dollars and get out if jury duty. It's your Civic duty to show up like it or not and you WILL find the time or face the consequences, your choice. To the OP, if you are smart you will be getting in contact with them and try and explain what happened.
I threw away a summons in 2003, Ill throw them all away. Who are you to tell me what to do? You dont even understand net neutrality, lol.. BYE
Quoted from Deez:Hopefully others don't take this same selfish attitude towards your trial if you ever get falsely arrested of a crime you didn't commit.
Its selfish to have to work to provide for my family over missing work and wages to get paid pennies to sit in a court room?
Quoted from Deez:No, I'm saying it's selfish to live in a society but to refuse to take part in your civic duty to help maintain it.
I pay $1000 in property taxes a month. They can take part of that and a $100 fine (which I think is fair to get out of jury duty) and pay some one else to do it. I dont see why it has to be ME. There are a ton of other people out there who have a lot of time on their hands. I have none.
Quoted from TheLaw:Yeah I've been dying to get on a jury, I would get paid for my job anyway, but never been selected.
I would not. I would lose a lot of money.
Quoted from Who-Dey:It has to be you because you were the one SELECTED!! Are you F'ing kidding me dude?? Jesus man.......WOW is all I can say. Smfh!!
Why is it not fair to pay a fine to get NOT selected? Dumb.
Quoted from Who-Dey:It might be dumb to you but it's the damn law dude and you have to obey the laws if you want to live in this country. I am seriously blown away by your comments.
We all break the law daily dude, dont act like you are the perfect citizen.
Quoted from tp:I'd pack my suitcase and head for the border, either one is pretty easy to cross. Question is do you like the warm or the cold?
cold please.
Quoted from Deez:Take the economics out of the equation and think of it more on a fairness perspective. You seem like a successful and bright individual. The exact type of person that should be on a jury to help parse thru the facts of a case and come to the truth beyond a reasonable doubt. Without those like yourself we're left with grumpy old retiree, unemployed millennials and the general dregs of society (I know I'm over generalizing but just to make a point). I just think it would make the court system unbalanced if the jury pool is a shallow puddle of scraps instead of open minded citizens like yourself.
Thats a fair argument. If money and time wasnt an issue, being on a jury sounds fun otherwise. Its not that I dont WANT to do it, its that my life and schedule does not allow it.
Quoted from Who-Dey:Your life and schedule WILL allow it or you will go to jail.
Let me lay some facts on you from Illinois.
Must my employer pay me while I'm on jury service?
No. An employer is NOT required by law to pay employees who are on jury service but many employers do. You should check with your company's human resources department before serving to see if your company pays your salary for days you are a juror. If you DO receive your salary while on jury service, you should ask what your employer requires as proof that you served as a juror.
Will I be paid for jury service, and if so, how much?
Yes, you are paid for jury service. You will receive $17.20 for each day that you serve.
What happens if I don't show up for jury service?
Failure to appear for jury service when summoned is a serious matter. You may be held in contempt of court which could result in a fine or other court imposed penalty. It is in your best interest to appear if you are summoned to avoid any further action.
So, my employer doesnt have to pay me. Thats a lot of money to lose, which could even put me into debt. Just to be on a jury. Great.
$17.20 a day isnt enough for gas, and parking. So, really? I have to go out of my own pocket to do this now?
"Fine or other court imposed penalty"...I think I like this option better
Quoted from Dooskie:Probably a good chance you won't get selected as Citizen of the Year any time soon.
Dont care. I pay (a lot) of taxes. That should be enough.
Quoted from Dooskie:It's not convenient for anybody. What makes you so special that you shouldn't have to follow the same laws as the rest of us? If you don't like it, move to a different country. In the mean time, I'm sure you enjoy all of the benefits of living in the United States of America.
My point is, there should just be a fee/penalty to get out of it. My work life is 80 hrs a week 2 weeks of the month. I dont have time for it. There are PLENTY of unemployed, old, and bored people who could fill these spots. Maybe they should prioritize those people first.
Quoted from Dooskie:I pay my taxes too. And if I'm needed for jury duty, I'm more than happy to oblige, no matter how inconvenient it might be for me. I signed up for it and agreed to it by living in this great country of ours.
Just think. If you were a victim and were involved in a jury trial, and nobody honored their civic duty, what position would that leave you in? I'd really like to know what you would do?
"Agreed to live" I was born here. Id prefer it was Canada, but getting up there is a big deal, they dont just take any one....
Quoted from PinRob:<blockquote cite="#4125928"
There PLENTY of unemployed, old, and bored people who could fill these spots. Maybe they should prioritize those people first.
Not the type of jury I’d want if ever needed
So youd rather have a bunch of angry people who dont want to be there?
Quoted from Dooskie:You took my quote, changed it, and also quoted it out of context. I believe that is against Pinside rules. Do ANY rules apply to you?
I didnt quote anything. I made my own quote...lol. Some one is reaching.
Quoted from PinRob:I’d rather everyone do their civic duty for our great country and stop being such A-holes
Quoted from Who-Dey:This world does not revolve around YOU, and you are no better or more important than anyone else. Thats why they aren't prioritizing anyone. As much as you'd like to think you are special, you're not sorry.
OK, then the government can pay me my salary to miss work. How the hell do yall think some one could keep a family and life going if theyre stuck on a trial? Please...enlighten me. This just seems like a bunch of bloated patriotism/chest beating. You arent really considering the loss of wages here.
Quoted from Who-Dey:I have a savings, sounds like you may need one also. Most jury trials don't last very long so it's unlikely that you have to worry about being very financially burdened anyway. You need to ask the judge that question also and not me. The Judge is the only one who matters. The other Jurors are being financially burdened also probably so it's not just you.
Let me just blow through my savings to be on a jury....lol you are thick my man.
Just lock this thread. The op got his answer. This thread has run its course.
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