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Serving jury duty is a civic responsibility citizens owe their communities. This service ensures the proper running of the judicial system which keeps disputes from becoming violent and keeps a criminal defendant's Constitutional right to a jury trial intact. It is not a right, because you cannot insist that on serving on a jury if you are not qualified. Even if you are qualified, you may not insist on staying on a jury against the rights of the parties in interest in the law suit or criminal prosecution should they want to dismiss you from the jury either for cause or on a peremptory challenge.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is a duty because you have to do it.
I would say that in the abstract you have a responsibility to serve on juries in order to see justice done. If you are actually called as part of a jury pool and are selected to serve, it then becomes a duty in that it is now compulsory for you to serve (barring being excused for a good cause).
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∙ 10y agoIf you are a citizen, yes - that's why they call it jury "duty". There are certain conditions that can exempt you from jury duty (such as being a caretaker), but they are getting stricter with the allowed exceptions. If you receive a summons, you will need to request an exemption. If you do not, or if they deny it, and you do not show up, they will issue a citation for your arrest.
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∙ 8y agoServing on a jury when called is one of the requirements of citizenship. It is considered a duty because it is. It is made a duty by law.
Nariya Scott
IT IS BECAUSE ALL CITIZENS ARE GAURANTEDED A TRAIL BY THERE TRAIL
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∙ 13y agoA duty
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If you have the rightto a fair trial and the corresponding responsibility to?
serve on jury duty
Can someone on parole in NJ serve jury duty?
No, if you are on probation you have done something illegal, and can therefore not serve jury duty
Is ignoring a jury summons to serve jury duty a crime?
Yes it is.
Can a felon serve on jury duty in RI?
no
Can a felon serve on jury duty in Texas?
No
Can felons serve jury duty in Calif?
You can serve on a jury in CA if you are a felon as long as you are not on probation or parole.
Can a felon serve on jury duty in Idaho?
can a felon sit on a jury in idaho
What is the difference between a citizen duty and a citizen responsibility?
It is a citizens responsibility to live within the law, maintain their personal property in good repair and observe civility when dealing with others. It is a duty to serve on a jury, to vote, to report violations of law.
Why do you need to go to jury duty?
It is a civil duty and a civil responsibility - and - it is required by law.
Can you serve on jury duty in Bexar county if there is a warrant out on you?
No.
How old do you have to be NOT to serve on jury duty?
under 18
Why would the jury room possibly cause some frustration?
The jury system allows citizens to perform acts of civic duty. Civic duty is a responsibility expected from all members of society. It is an obligation to serve in return for receiving specific rights or protections.
