what if you neglect to respond to the jury summons Tag

understanding-californias-jury-duty U.S. citizens who reside in the United States can receive a letter in the mail that summons them to serve on a jury. This is called jury duty. If selected to serve on the jury you’ll listen to a court case and use what you learned during the trial to decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty.

Who is Eligible for Jury Duty?

In California, there are some people who aren’t required to respond to a jury duty summons. People who are exempt include:
  • Residents who aren’t U.S. citizens
  • Anyone under the age of 18
  • Anyone who demonstrates that they don’t have a strong enough grasp of the English language to adequately understand/discuss the details of the case
  • Anyone who has been convicted of a felony and not yet had their civil rights restored
  • Anyone who lacks the ability to care for themselves and is under a conservatorship
  • Anyone who has received a jury duty summons within the last 12 months
22 March, 2021 /