UPDATE: Hello Slammer. Goodbye Sweet Shoppe.

[lizzyfizzy]

i forgot to call to see if i was summoned for jury duty on friday.

what happens now? jail time?

i just called the lady and got voicemail. so, i still have no idea what the deal is.

next time you hear from me it may be from behind metal bars.

[Tracie Stroud]

oh dear.

[Nonna2Dreja]

Not sure what happens....I've never been picked for jury duty before....

[emilyscout]

Oh no. I have it in march sometime. I sure hope they send me a reminder, cause I have NO clue where the notice is now...

[Chels85]

Oh no!

[lizzyfizzy]

i just read over this notice thing and it says:

Penalities for failure to obey a juror summons (Sections 18-8-612 and 18-1.3-501, Colorado Revised Statutes):
A person who fails to obey a juror summons may be fined up to seven hundred fifty dollars, or imprisioned for up to six months, or both.

ladies, i'm about to cry and i have chest pain.

[Laura_A]

I can't imagine they're going to be hard on you... you missed it by one business day. Did you leave a voice mail so they know you called today? I think it will be OK. hugs girlie

[lizzyfizzy]

i did leave a message, but that chick high tails it out of the office at 3. my old neighbor is a cop around here and i just emailed her to see what the situation is. i'm about to freak out.

[Paula]

OMGosh Fizz!! Calm down, I'm sure it will be ok if you left a message.

[ColleenSwerb]

Deep breath Fizz. No sense freaking out, it's not going to help anything.

[lizzyfizzy]

i'm actually sitting here cool as a cucumber, but that doesn't take away from the fact that i most likely have a new $750 fine sitting on my doorstep. i need to know what the situation is so i can deal, either way.

[SeattleSheri]

I'm sure it's fine and it definitely helps that you left a message. {{HUGS}}

[DawnMarch]

Honestly, they usually aren't looking to punish people, unless those people are purposely trying to avoid serving. I'm sure if explain, apologize and offer to serve, they won't make a big deal of it.

[cheltzey]

Fizz, this happened to someone my husband served jury duty with. All they did was reschedule it for another time. I'm sure this happens WAY more often than you might think.

[lizzyfizzy]

Originally Posted by DawnMarch

Honestly, they usually aren't looking to punish people, unless those people are purposely trying to avoid serving. I'm sure if explain, apologize and offer to serve, they won't make a big deal of it.

that felt so good. i did say in my message that i was happy to serve and it was not intentional, etc. i will call her first thing in the morning to make sure i know the dealio. i feel like a hard criminal.

my dad is an ex-cop and i would ask him except he leans pessimistic and i def don't need that.

[lizzyfizzy]

Originally Posted by cheltzey

Fizz, this happened to someone my husband served jury duty with. All they did was reschedule it for another time. I'm sure this happens WAY more often than you might think.

*deep breath* i feel waaaaay better now.

[pewtertm]

Originally Posted by lizzyfizzy

i just read over this notice thing and it says:

Penalities for failure to obey a juror summons (Sections 18-8-612 and 18-1.3-501, Colorado Revised Statutes):
A person who fails to obey a juror summons may be fined up to seven hundred fifty dollars, or imprisioned for up to six months, or both.

ladies, i'm about to cry and i have chest pain.

I forgot once...my brain was off by a week. I called as soon as I realized that I screwed up, apologized profusely, and the lady just rescheduled me for the next week. It was no biggie (hopefully you can clear it up easily in the morning).

(((hugs)))

[SirScrapalot]

wow...that happened to me once. It was the only jail time I've served. That was not fun at all...just remember, sneak in smokes...anyone will do anything for smokes...



















LOL!!!!Just kidding, I am sure it will be FINE Fizz...I just had to yank your chain.

[lizzyfizzy]

aaron, why you little...



jk.

it helped. humor heals.

[ditzyscrap]

LMAO...Aaron, that was just MEAN!!

[jessica31876]

probably nothing will happen. Your name will just be entered back into the drawing for jury duty and you will probably be called again soon. I got it once in August of this year but I cannot serve because my son rides the handicapped bus and I HAVE to be here everyday when he gets off the bus or they report me to the state for neglect (or so Ive been told by other parents and his old teacher). If I am not here they take him back to the school and will wait until 4:30 I believe and then well Im not sure what would happen because I have never not been there. I put this on the excuse form and mailed it back and I guess they never received it so I got another one less then two months later. It was my understanding they remove your name and you would not get another notice for several months or longer after summoned so long as you are excused or you actually serve so I called the number and talked to the lady and she said they never received the first one and marked me as excused for that one and excused the new one which was for sometime last month. She said that would be acceptable excuse for anytime I get the jury summons as long as it still applied and that I should not get another one since mine was excused for at least a year possibly longer. I would not worry about it. They rarely ever from my understanding go after anyone for not showing up for jury duty.

[Voodoo_Bryn]

No worries, chiquita banana, it'll be fine.

[SirScrapalot]

ha ha ha ha ha!

[Stacey42]

DH had this happen once. They just said "Don't let it happen again or you will face a fine"I think they probably give you a first time pass. Mistakes happen & they know that.

I was convinced I was going to jail for missing a court summons for a speeding ticket last week, so I totally understand the panicy feeling. But really, they understand. Its the repeat people who have to worry.

[SirScrapalot]

see sometimes...they won't get you right away...they'll tell you it's ok...and then, one day you are walking through Macy's, shopping for some new Coach boots...and BAM!!! You are surrounded by 50 SWAT Team officers...like down from the ceiling and stuff...and that's it..jail for you. Without Coach boots.

[robinforman]

NOOOOOO! Not without the boots!

[ColleenSwerb]

Originally Posted by SirScrapalot

see sometimes...they won't get you right away...they'll tell you it's ok...and then, one day you are walking through Macy's, shopping for some new Coach boots...and BAM!!! You are surrounded by 50 SWAT Team officers...like down from the ceiling and stuff...and that's it..jail for you. Without Coach boots.

I'd take a bullet before I left without those Coach boots.

[SirScrapalot]

now there's a picture...them shooting at Col like she's a wild animal while she tries to escape with her boots.

[AnnieBananie]

*falls to the floor*

Won't SOMEBODY please think of the boooooots?!

[MelissaL88]

STOP!!!!! NOW!!!! Before I pee my pants!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aaron, I think we have a new name for you - SirStirsItUp!

[iJenny]

Aaaaaroooooonnnn....... Liz is gonna geeeeeeeet yoooooouuuuu..... (said in my best "ummmmbbberrrrr" voice).

[SamaraGugler]

So Lizz, are you allowed to take your computer to jail with you?

[SamaraGugler]

Me thinks you might like the uniform.

[iJenny]

Oh, dont' worry girls (and Aaron). I already called Liz tonight and set up an escape plan from the clink. We've got it all worked out. And when we flee across the border, my new identity is going to be BoomBoom McGillicudy and Liz is gonna become Fizzy Minitonka.

We'll see ya on the flip side, mi amigas y amigo.

[melmos75]

So sorry this happened Fizz. You totally have a lot on your mind with trying to sell your house and all. I am sure that everything will be fine and they will let it go this time around. It was an honest mistake, not like you are trying to skip out or anything.

Aaaaaaannnndd, if you do end up in the slammer wearing that striped outfit - I will come and visit you. Maybe I'll bring you a cake with a bobby pin in it so you can plan your escape.

[Rae's World]

I gonna pee my pants for sure!!!!!!!!! BoomBoom McGillicudy!!!!!!!!!! Thats the best.

I find this funny mostly because I had jury duty in Dec. and I totally forgot until like the 2nd week in Jan. I had no clue what to do. I told DH and he was like well we will just wait and see what happens. So far I have not been jumped by 50 SWAT guys! At least here in AZ, Sherrif Jo Arpiao hands out pink underwear and pink striped jump suits. I'll look wayy better in those!

[Megan Turnidge]

Pahahahahahahah!! I love this thread.

Sorry that you forgot, Lizzy... but I'm sure it will be allll gooooood!

[my3hens]

Hugs babe, I def agree you will be totally okay. My foggy brain wasnt working when I talked to you earlier but really chica. I would love to hear the escape plan you and Jenny came up with though. Just saying.. LOL

[Tracie Stroud]

HUGS Lizzie! It'll be fine. Call first thing in the morning and talk to a real person. The punishments really are there to get the people who are trying to cheat the system and get out of it.

[SirScrapalot]

Originally Posted by MelissaL88

STOP!!!!! NOW!!!! Before I pee my pants!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aaron, I think we have a new name for you - SirStirsItUp!

Well technically, wouldn't I be Sir MixAlot then??? I think that name is already taken...and while I agree with his practices, I think it may get confusing.


BTW...I totally believe that Lizzy would escape with Jenny...it would be sooo MacGyver...love it.

[meganmecrazy]

OMG! This thread is too funny!

Poor Liz. Well, I can tell you one thing - I highly doubt you are going to fined or jailed. I served for Jury Duty and I remember 3 people didn't show up. Two of them forgot and they showed up later (like 4 hours late) because they kept calling them and calling them. The third...well, she was ticked off (cussing at them over the phone and all) and was refusing to show up. They drove out to where she was and picked her up and brought her to the courthouse. No fines, probably could have been jailed if she refused to go after they showed up at her door (or work, or wherever she was) because it was police officers that went to get her. But she sure enough walked through the door VERY VERY pissed off. What a day that was. So even with a woman that stubborn getting away with what she did I'm sure your all good!

[lizzyfizzy]

Originally Posted by SirScrapalot

see sometimes...they won't get you right away...they'll tell you it's ok...and then, one day you are walking through Macy's, shopping for some new Coach boots...and BAM!!! You are surrounded by 50 SWAT Team officers...like down from the ceiling and stuff...and that's it..jail for you. Without Coach boots.

i hate you. in the most loving sister sort of way.

[lizzyfizzy]

Originally Posted by SirScrapalot

Well technically, wouldn't I be Sir MixAlot then??? I think that name is already taken...and while I agree with his practices, I think it may get confusing.

**crying**

[Amy Carey]

oh and I am sure they would add shoplifting charges when you refuse to release the boots :P

[lovely1m]

lol...you'll be fine.

[Angie4b1g]

Originally Posted by SirScrapalot

Without Coach boots.

oh no you DI'NT.

[lizzyfizzy]

of course i'm kidding.

the drama is OVER!!! got a call back and i wasn't even summoned. the gal was super nice and laughed at me. not sure why...

oh, well...your dreams of this crazy being behind bars is over.

friggin aaron.

[Jennifer]

And here I was hoping you could get me one of those outfits. Oh well.

[ColleenSwerb]

Dangit! I wanted Coach boots!!

Glad you're safe Fizz

[Darcy Baldwin]

Originally Posted by lizzyfizzy

of course i'm kidding.

the drama is OVER!!! got a call back and i wasn't even summoned. the gal was super nice and laughed at me. not sure why...

oh, well...your dreams of this crazy being behind bars is over.

friggin aaron.

oh man - and what colorful stories you would've had to tell, Lizzy - and we could've all gotten discounts on our licenses! Darn! ROFL