{"id":3402,"date":"2018-09-17T19:01:30","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T19:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikbajaj.wpengine.com\/?p=3402"},"modified":"2018-09-17T19:01:30","modified_gmt":"2018-09-17T19:01:30","slug":"what-happens-when-i-skip-jury-duty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquahealphysiotherapy.com\/vblaw\/what-happens-when-i-skip-jury-duty\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens When I Skip Jury Duty?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Few people get excited when they\u2019re notified that they\u2019ve been selected for jury duty. It\u2019s easy to see why: jury duty can require you to put your life on hold for little-to-no money. Instead of going to work and bringing home much-needed income, you have to trek down to the courthouse and sit through tedious proceedings. Some try to figure out a way to get out of the obligation. Others ignore the jury summons altogether and pretend as if nothing happened.<\/p>\n

Never ignore a jury summons. As a citizen of California, you have an obligation to serve on a jury once every 12 months. Of course, the chances of you being called each and every year are very slight. However, when you do get a notice that you\u2019ve been selected for jury duty, it\u2019s important to respond and follow through with your civic duty. Ignoring your jury summons can have some harsh consequences. There are some ways to get out of jury duty legally if you really can\u2019t participate.<\/p>\n

When Can I Be Legally Excused From Jury Duty?<\/h2>\n

The state of California understands that not everyone who is called for jury duty will be able to fulfill their civic duty. Life can be complicated and sometimes you just can\u2019t spare the time and energy to serve on a jury. You may be excused from jury duty in San Diego if you can articulate a valid reason. Valid excuses<\/a> for missing jury duty include:<\/p>\n