Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4516 – Failure to perform jury service
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A person who fails to appear and show cause as ordered by the Court for failure to comply with the clerk‘s direction to appear for the purpose of completing a juror qualification form or for failure to comply with a summons to appear for jury service or to complete jury service is guilty of criminal contempt and upon conviction may be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 3 days, or both.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4516
- Clerk: means the prothonotary of each county, and includes any deputy or clerk in the office of the prothonotary. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Court: means the Superior Court of the State, and includes any Judge of the Court. See Delaware Code Title 10 Sec. 4503
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.