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.
It 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).
If 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.
serve on jury duty
No, if you are on probation you have done something illegal, and can therefore not serve jury duty
Yes it is.
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No
You can serve on a jury in CA if you are a felon as long as you are not on probation or parole.
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It is a civil duty and a civil responsibility - and - it is required by law.
No.
under 18
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.
75 years old