Jury duty is mandatory, and technically anyone who misses it without an excuse can be held in contempt of court. But what ...

Americans have a right to be tried by a jury of their peers. But if no one shows up, there's a problem, which a local judge tried to solve in 2025.

North Carolinians aged 72+ may request jury duty exemption under state law. Disability, out-of-state student status or timing conflicts justify duty deferral. Skipping jury duty may lead to contempt ...

You don’t have to dig deep into our country’s past to find examples of when the justice system failed its promise, especially that of a fair trial by a jury of one’s peers. Though the Sixth and ...

It's the letter that so many Californians dread: a jury duty summons that warns you to respond and show up or face fines and even jail time. But are the courts carrying out those threats, and are they ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolinians aged 72+ may request jury duty exemption under state law. Disability, out-of-state student status or timing ...