jury duty
Americannoun
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Or they call and say you missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued for your arrest.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Recipients are legally bound to report for jury duty, and failure to do so can result in fines and other penalties.
From Slate • Aug. 25, 2025
On Jan. 8, Christina Hsu drove from where she lives in the San Gabriel Valley to the downtown criminal courthouse for jury duty.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025
She said she was on jury duty at the time and didn't realise what had happened until later, saying she was "in shock" by Sir Rod's message.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024
The State considers exemption from jury duty for life a relief, the nominal abatement of assessments during the service a benefit, and both together ample compensation to the militiamen.
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
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