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Can You Go to Jail for Missing Jury Duty in Florida?

Blog 2019 October Can You Go to Jail for Missing Jury Duty in Florida?
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Can You Go to Jail for Missing Jury Duty in Florida?

Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak || 15-Oct-2019

What is Jury Duty?

When a person becomes 18 years old in Florida, he/she is eligible for jury duty once a year. Jury service is a mandatory civic duty that is required by law.

The main objective of a jury summons is to select 12 jurors from different social backgrounds to make decisions on civil and criminal matters. While summoned doesn’t always mean a person will be called to the jury or seated, you must always show up to court unless your services are not needed or you have a valid reason (e.g. medical emergency, undue hardship, dependent care, military or student status, etc.).

What Happens If I Miss Jury Duty?

Missing jury duty can lead to being issued a bench warrant. Although law enforcement won’t come after a person who is subject to a bench warrant, officers can arrest you the next time you receive a speeding ticket or otherwise violate the law.

Additionally, the judge can view missing jury duty as contempt of court. Penalties for contempt of court from missing jury include a fine and even a jail sentence.

In fact, 21-year-old Deandre Somerville spent 10 days in jail after he overslept on August 21, missed jury duty, and failed to notify the court because he was almost late to work. Court officials said Somerville’s absence resulted in a 45-minute delay, causing an angry Judge John Kasternakes to sentence the young man to jail time, probation for up to 12 months, and 150 hours of community service. Fortunately, the judge eventually vacated the sentence after Somerville apologized for his actions in court.

If you recently missed your jury duty date in Daytona Beach, contact the Law Offices of Robert Stepniak today at (386) 253-4750 today to discuss your legal options to avoid criminal penalties.

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