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What happens if you skip jury duty?

By keithold thanks all baggers Asked Jul 31 2009 1:50PM
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by machinerat on Aug 1, 2009 at 10:04 am Permalink

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You lose the right to mock somebody who refuses to vote. Jury duty is an important part of the democratic process, one in which a single vote CAN make a difference.
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Avatar keithold thanks all baggers Aug, 01 2009 at 10:30 AM
Good point, machinerat.

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by Bakebyday I am in SAGEHOOD.. on Jul 31, 2009 at 3:20 pm Permalink

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I did it once and they sent me a letter. Saying that I could be charge with a ticket and seve time.
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Avatar keithold thanks all baggers Jul, 31 2009 at 03:55 PM
thats no good bakebyday.
Avatar Bakebyday I am in SAGEHOOD.. Jul, 31 2009 at 03:59 PM
No I ended up calling and they schedule me for another time. So it all good now.

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by DukeG on Jul 31, 2009 at 3:16 pm Permalink

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I toss them all the time. Unless it is delivered Certified mail or return receipt requested They can threaten you all they want. They just cant do anything to you.
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Avatar keithold thanks all baggers Jul, 31 2009 at 03:55 PM
Hopefully not, dukeG.

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by DudeLer 2 on Jul 31, 2009 at 3:15 pm Permalink

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in the usa you go to jail.
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Avatar keithold thanks all baggers Jul, 31 2009 at 03:55 PM
Thanks Dudeler2.

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by debodun on Jul 31, 2009 at 3:13 pm Permalink

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If you just don't show up without giving a prior reason, the court will sent law enforcement for you.
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Avatar keithold thanks all baggers Jul, 31 2009 at 03:55 PM
Not good, debodun.

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by Dan35. on Jul 31, 2009 at 3:11 pm Permalink

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In the uk, if you don't have a really good reason, I think you can cop a pretty hefty fine. Its definetly an offence.
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Avatar keithold thanks all baggers Jul, 31 2009 at 03:56 PM
Thanks for the info Dan


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