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by machinerat on August 1st, 2009
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.
by Bakebyday still baking.. on July 31st, 2009
I did it once and they sent me a letter. Saying that I could be charge with a ticket and seve time.
by DukeG on July 31st, 2009
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.
by DudeLer 2 on July 31st, 2009
in the usa you go to jail.
by debodun on July 31st, 2009
If you just don't show up without giving a prior reason, the court will sent law enforcement for you.
by Dan35. on July 31st, 2009
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.
by Dudley88 on October 14th, 2010
I remember reading something in our local news years ago where a guy received a summons to report for jury duty on a particular day. He sends a letter back to court saying that he'd be happy to serve on the jury, but his fee was $100 per hour. The judge sends a letter back telling him that if doesn't show up, he'll have him arrested for contempt of court.
I don't know why people freak out so much about jury duty. I find jury duty to be quite interesting.
Does probation go toward jail time?
by Answerbag Staff on May 17th, 2011
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Can you be denied the defensive driving course for a speeding ticket?
by Answerbag Staff on May 15th, 2011
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What's your trick to getting out of jury duty?
by Invidious on September 19th, 2011
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...how many times have you served on Jury Duty?...
by aloha girl on July 31st, 2011
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Do you need a diploma to be a process server?
by Answerbag Staff on May 13th, 2011
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Good point, machinerat.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 1st, 2009
Seriously, do you think a single vote makes ANY difference at all? If you do, then I'd suggest you sign up for a course in mathematics immediately..
Is being subjugated to the will of the state, and forced to work for free considered an "important part of the demoncratic process" ??? (misspelling intentional) Seriously.?. seems more like slavery to me.
by joeplummer2234 on May 2nd, 2011