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There is no penalty for destroying the summons.

If you do not appear for jury duty, you will be punished appropriately, depending on relevant law and practice in the jurisdiction.

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What would happen if you didn't show up in court for jury service?

It can depend upon your state statututes. Ignoring a jury summons is ignoring a court summons.


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Not showing up for jury duty can result in penalties such as fines or even being held in contempt of court. It is important to follow the legal process and fulfill your civic duty by participating in jury duty when summoned. If you have concerns or conflicts, you can contact the court to discuss your situation.


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You can be held in contempt of court. It is entirely up to the judge. Usually the judge will make whatever accomodations for you to serve as a juror. If you repeatedly ignore a jury duty summons however you can be fined or even imprisoned although I have never actually heard of anybody being imprisoned. A fine however is likely and you still be required to serve your jury duty.


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