Indiana Code 33-28-5-17. Failure to appear; misrepresentation
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Sec. 17. (a) If a prospective juror fails to appear under the supervising judge‘s order or fails to show good cause for the failure to appear as directed by the jury administrator, the prospective juror is subject to criminal contempt.
(b) A person who knowingly misrepresents a material fact on a juror qualification form for the purpose of avoiding or securing service as a juror commits a Class C misdemeanor.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-11-17.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.118-2007, SEC.14.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-28-5-17
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- juror qualification form: means the form prescribed for use by the courts and delivered to each prospective juror. See Indiana Code 33-28-5-2
- jury administrator: means the court administrator, the county clerk, or other clerical personnel appointed by a supervising judge to administer the jury assembly process. See Indiana Code 33-28-5-3
- supervising judge: means a judge of the courts designated to supervise the jury assembly process. See Indiana Code 33-28-5-7