Need advice re. jury duty in California

[wakemewhenitsover]

My girlfriend's mom is traveling overseas, and she missed appearing for jury duty selection because my girlfriend forgot to forward her mail in time. She's really worried. She heard a $1500 fine is possible. She also heard a bench warrant is possible, and that she may even have to come back to go to court, to explain why she missed the jury selection date. How often does that really happen? What reason is valid for missing jury duty in California? Are they really that strict?! What percentage of people get fined or have to appear before a judge if they miss the selection date, and how big are the fines usually? Any info re. California jury duty would be appreciated. Thanks.

[fleabert]

1. I wish I could answer your questions, but I have no clue.

I know it was pretty painless when I had jury duty, but I was in the country at the time.

I'd post this in the CA state forum as well.

Good luck!

[wakemewhenitsover]

3. Didn't know there was a state forum. Thanks.

[cleofus1]

2. go immediately to the courthouse and bring proof

of your girlfriend's moms itinerary...you need to straighten this out asap...if she was out of the country when she received the notification and was out of country on her jury dates...then a reschedule is possible,

call up the courthouse and ask them, don't wait on this...

[wakemewhenitsover]

4. Thanks for your advice.