Walkers Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 What do you do if you're far away and get a jury duty notice in the mail? Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Call the court and talk to them. My wife did (Madison, SD) and explained the situation and they told her not to worry, she was excused. Greg Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Camper Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Call the court and talk to them. My wife did and explained the situation and they told her not to worry, she was excused. Greg Same thing here. They asked when we planned to return and we told them..."at this time we didn't have a return date." We didn't because we had just retired and were making this an extensive trip visiting family around the country. We're back 13 months now and still haven't been recontacted and we are leaving again in 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Mr. Camper, you might call and volunteer - we do that if we are going to be in Livingston and they always appreciate it. Of course, now that we are over 70, we are excused for that reason. Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Camper Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Mr. Camper, you might call and volunteer - we do that if we are going to be in Livingston and they always appreciate it. Of course, now that we are over 70, we are excused for that reason. Barb Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Sargina, if you domicile with Escapees in Livingston, just call the court number on the jury call and tell them that you are an Escapee and traveling. They will release you and ask you to volunteer the next time that you are in Livingston and plan to be there for a while. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay L Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 It really depends on your domicile. The three most popular full timer states - SD,TX, and FL - will either take you off the jury duty rolls or excuse you. SD took my wife and I off the rolls. There have been some horror story posts about some states that are completely inflexible and issue warrants for arrest. I would check with the court clerk in your domicile and see what the local rules/practices are. Clay(WA5NMR), Lee(Wife), Katie & Kelli (cats)Full timed for eleven years in our 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N Workhorse chassis. Snowbirds for 1 year. Now settled down in western CO.Honda Accord toad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 For many, the biggest challenge is not ordering their mail soon enough to learn they have been called for jury duty before the court date. Different domiciles have different reactions to you neither showing up nor calling. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 We called told them we just got the notice in our forwarded mail were 2000 miles away could not be back in time.It was not a problem, Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhereinusa Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 When I was driving truck I got one to appear when I was in CA. I called and told them, there was an arrest warrant when I got back. Had to hire a lawyer and go to court. One of the local judges here is a real ass. My bus build http:/somewhereinusa.x10.mx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 It really depends on your domicile. The three most popular full timer states - SD,TX, and FL - will either take you off the jury duty rolls or excuse you. SD took my wife and I off the rolls. There have been some horror story posts about some states that are completely inflexible and issue warrants for arrest. I would check with the court clerk in your domicile and see what the local rules/practices are. Over our 1st 7 years Ron has received 2 notices. Like you we called and were told no problem. while passing by thru 3 years ago we stopped in the appropriate office at the court house in Madison and the staff told us they would take our names off the list. Ya, no. Got my summons in the January mail and when I called I was told the form had to be filled out and returned by the end of the month. No more just call and your off the hook. Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 We had our mail forwarded and received a jury notice late. Called no problem. Then I received a jury notice for Federal District Court. For Colorado it is handled out of Denver which is 250 miles from our home. We were out of state again. They would not accept phone calls. Everything must be in writing. I checked residing in another state and included an explanation. They only provide a check one type of answer. I received a threatening letter followed by a letter excusing me. Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreyandSusan Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 We have our residence in Austin. They allowed a significant delay in reporting. Online we were able to postpone the appearance to a date when we would be back in the state. Susan & Trey Selman | email | HDT: '01 770 VED12 | 5er: '02 40' Travel Supreme RLTSOA | '16 Piaggio MP3 500 | '15 Smart Cabrio | Personal Blog | HHRV Resource Guide | HHRV Campgrounds | Recreation Vehicle Safety & Education Foundation | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apopj Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Thanks for bringing this subject up, it is one I have never thought of, even though I have Jury Duty the 20th of this month. As a retired LEO, they usually don't call me, but I have to be available just in case. Thanks again.... Jeff and Diane HouselessNotHomeless I support the "Thin Blue Line" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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