What I knew of the process, I’d mostly gleaned from “12 Angry Men,” the 1957 film starring Henry Fonda, Jack Klugman, and ...

The rare July 1 hearing provided 50 Martin County residents who didn’t show up for jury service a chance to explain ...

Can you go to jail for missing jury duty in North Carolina? We asked an attorney to find out what the possible punishments are and how often they happen.

But here’s the deal: blowing off jury duty in Texas can get you into more trouble than you might think. We’re talking fines, legal consequences, and yes, in some cases, even jail time.

Jury summonses and other jury communications are often sent through regular U.S. mail. Contact the federal court before providing sensitive information if you receive suspicious communications ...

Serving on a jury is a key part of American democracy. What happens if that jury duty notice slips past you and you miss your call to serve? The Sacramento Bee went searching for the answer as ...

State officials want to warn you about a jury duty scam that's going around New York State. These scammers are contacting people by phone or e-mail, pretending to be a court official claiming you ...

This group — this jury — is trying to determine whether a man is guilty of arson and murder. In about 70 minutes, they will decide if he will walk free or face decades in prison.

But this is not a real jury with the power to convict a real person. Rather, these jurors — groups of friends, couples on dates — have each paid 46.50 pounds, or about $60, to spend an evening ...

Sure, it’s our civic duty, but sometimes getting that summons in the mail can put a damper on your plans. But we’re here to help. We’ve scoured our sources near and far, and we found 10 ...

Sure, it’s our civic duty, but sometimes getting that summons in the mail can put a damper on your plans. We’re here to help. We’ve scoured our sources near and far, and we found 10 excuses ...