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Sibeski


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Has anyone ever "accidentally" skipped Jury Duty?


Here is my problem.  I recieved a notice for jury duty last week.  I didn't open it immediately because I figured it couldn't be coming up too soon.  Well, I opened it this morning and I'm scheduled to call in for 5/1.


Normally that wouldn't be a big deal, but my boy's 6 month well-baby check up is the same day. I tried to reschedule w/ his pediatrician this morning and couldn't.  She is off next week and is BOOKED solid because of her vacation.  AND- he needs his shots so his appointment has to be within a certain time frame.


I can send in a notice to try and reschedule JD for a later date, but what if it doesn't get there in time?  I wouldn't be able to mail it out until tomorrow, then it would have to wind it's way through the red tape and make it to someone's desk in 1 business week.  I doubt that would happen.


Or- I can 'forget' to call in for the Monday, then call Monday night and see what happens.  ACK!  I hate JD  Why is it always at the most inopportune time!  The last time I was called was finals week a few years ago.



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nikkib222


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I've skipped it by accident and nothing happened to me.  I found the summons after my jury date, so I didn't send in a letter or anything.  I think if you send a letter and have proof that you sent it, you should be fine.

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Kari


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I don't know how it works in your state, but here in Oklahoma...they usually excuse mothers who are caring for very small children.  I would call in today and talk to someone about that.

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If you skip jury duty in here in Canada it is $1000 fine and up to one month in jail.


I hope you can find a solution, good luck!



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Here in California, they send you a notice saying you missed it and that you have to call soon to reschedule it. Otherwise, there's a fine and I think some jail time.

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as long as its your first notice i think you should be fine.

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I've skipped it before and nothing ever happened. But if you're worried, just call in (or do they have a system online?) and tell them your son has a dr's appointment that can't be rescheduled. They should accomodate you.

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I would call.  Taking care of your children is much more important than other peoples issues!  I'm sure you would get excused.

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Sibeski


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Thanks girls.  I do live in Ca.  so I'm thinking of 'forgetting'  If you don't see me for a while just know that I was hauled off to the hoosgow for skipping JD

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Marg


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I think you should call and explain and they should allow you to reschedule.  Some states issue a bench warrant for 'no shows' so I would not take that chance.  You certainly have a valid reason.


Too bad they don't call 'volunteers' first (retired people or people who have time and are truly interested and those that don't mind the disruption in their lives). 



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Kari wrote:

I don't know how it works in your state, but here in Oklahoma...they usually excuse mothers who are caring for very small children.  I would call in today and talk to someone about that.
Yup my sister has gotten out of it a couple of times due to this. I wouldn't skip unless you know for sure there is not a huge fine/ jail time. Just tell them what's going on and they will probably just excuse you anyway.

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JoceyBaby23


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I would also just call them ASAP. Why risk getting into trouble when a simple phone call can get you off the hook?

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rocky


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In my county there is a two week before and after buffer, so you can go in any day before or after without contacting anyone. Not sure if thats true for your county. I am in CA though



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