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4. What if I don’t show up for jury duty?

Type: 
Jury General
Answer: 

Any person summoned for jury service who fails to complete the questionnaire or appear as directed may be ordered by the district court to appear before a judge and show cause for his or her failure to comply with the summons. Any person who fails to show good cause for noncompliance may be subject to:

  • a fine of not more than $1,000;
  • imprisonment for not more than three days;
  • an order to perform community service;
  • any combination of the above.