So I've just recently gotten a notice that I've failed to respond to my jury summons, due to having lost a couple in the past. Seems to me like the city is doing everything they can to get money out of it's citizens. I feel like I'm going to have to respond to this one, or get fined up to $1,500.
What should I say when I call? What would you say? I was planning on saying that I've never received any notices of jury summons, due to the possibilty of it getting stolen or lost out of the mail box. I'm not looking forward to this phone call, ugh...
Tell the truth! You did lose track of the other notifications. You are responding to this one because you didn't know that you were still being contacted. Yes, these places are trying to get money in this wonderful economy.
I just spent $145 (yes, American dollars) on a 38mph in a 25mph speeding ticket. They charged me more because they said it was my second ticket in a year - the first one wasn't even in the same county!
You HAVE to appear or face the fine and possibly a warrant. The only way out is a doctor's excuse, but honestly, I did it anyway. They can get you - you aren't responding to something you legally have to. You're a citizen.
They may even seem harsh, but they are doing their job - and probably hate doing it. Just find out what information you need to know. Then, bring it up here - we can walk you through it.
Jury duty? I did it twice within a six month period after my father died in 2007 (imagine being called for duty in a period of grief and I was Juror #3 in the County case!). The first was FEDERAL court, the second was COUNTY. You may even get paid for your time if it is jury duty.