Jury Duty

[Theunloved 0]

Hi everyone, so we were cleaning up our room since we are going to move out and find a new place to live next week and we discovered that there was a jury duty notice sent to me April last year. Since I am still a permanent resident, I am exempt for doing it, but I forgot to respond to that letter by sending the copy of my green card. Would it be a major issue for me when I apply for my citizenship this coming May ? and How can resolve it ? Thanks

[Bayareaguy 156]

If the notice wasn't sent via registered mail, there's no way to prove that You received it.

[Theunloved 0]

What do you mean via registered mail ? I'm not a USC yet, so obviously that I am not registered to vote yet.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Registered mail is where you have to sign for it, ie sign that you received the jury summons. I agree that you have nothing to worry about, as you did not attend the summons, which could imply you were a US citizen.

[cardilene 26]

I received a summon as well via Registered Mail, and because I am not a citizen yet,

which means I am not qualified to become a jury, you have to send the notice back,

and you have to select the reason why you are not qualified, it is written at the back of the summons,

and do not forget to include your passport number and your alien card number as well,...

Don't forget to sign it,...

Then send it back via First Class Mail only,...

[Theunloved 0]

Registered mail is where you have to sign for it, ie sign that you received the jury summons. I agree that you have nothing to worry about, as you did not attend the summons, which could imply you were a US citizen.

Thanks for the input. I received the notice via my mail address, the one that I used when we filed all the paperwork for my green card. According to the law, even if you are exempt, you are obliged to state your reason. I did not, and that was something that I am afraid that will come down and hurt me in the interview.

[TBoneTX 45,524]

According to the law, even if you are exempt, you are obliged to state your reason. I did not, and that was something that I am afraid that will come down and hurt me in the interview.

A response is typically mandatory. In some jurisdictions, the judge of the applicable court can issue a warrant for the arrest of no-shows. It depends on how seriously it's taken. In your case, it's been 11 months, so a warrant is unlikely, but it's probably wise that you call the clerk of court to see what the disposition was, or at least to learn the policy about how that court treats no-shows.

[Theunloved 0]

A response is typically mandatory. In some jurisdictions, the judge of the applicable court can issue a warrant for the arrest of no-shows. It depends on how seriously it's taken. In your case, it's been 11 months, so a warrant is unlikely, but it's probably wise that you call the clerk of court to see what the disposition was, or at least to learn the policy about how that court treats no-shows.

Thanks, I'll do that tomorrow.

[NickD 203]

Whoever said when it rains it pours knew what they were talking about, tied up with other problems when, something like that comes in the mail. Have to drop everything and take care of that right away or will forget about it. Should have had that cleared up in five minutes.

[Theunloved 0]

Whoever said when it rains it pours knew what they were talking about, tied up with other problems when, something like that comes in the mail. Have to drop everything and take care of that right away or will forget about it. Should have had that cleared up in five minutes.

Well said NickD

[VanessaTony 3,567]

A response is typically mandatory. In some jurisdictions, the judge of the applicable court can issue a warrant for the arrest of no-shows. It depends on how seriously it's taken. In your case, it's been 11 months, so a warrant is unlikely, but it's probably wise that you call the clerk of court to see what the disposition was, or at least to learn the policy about how that court treats no-shows.

Ha! I know a lady that just got notified of a summons on a 13 y/o judgment!

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

If I didn't get at least 3 jury duty notices than NONE. I don't know why they keep sending it, probably has to do with DMV record and since I've had a license since I was 15 they assume I must be a USC. LOL But as one stated, I always photocopied my passport and filled out the form that I am not a USC and sent it back to them. But they still send 'em....so I just do it again and again...LOL

[menina 50]

If I didn't get at least 3 jury duty notices than NONE. I don't know why they keep sending it, probably has to do with DMV record and since I've had a license since I was 15 they assume I must be a USC. LOL But as one stated, I always photocopied my passport and filled out the form that I am not a USC and sent it back to them. But they still send 'em....so I just do it again and again...LOL

Yeah! Mine keep coming with a different variation on my name. Once they put my city as my first name--crazy! I change it with them in their computer every time, but they just keep messing it up.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I have thrown those into the trash since 1991 and continue to do so even as a US citizen.

[TBoneTX 45,524]

I have thrown those into the trash since 1991 and continue to do so even as a US citizen.

I've been tempted, but trying that in our county guarantees that a Sheriff's Deputy will be at the door with a warrant.