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  1. #1
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    Default Summoned for Jury Duty, but Have an Outstanding Bench Warrant

    My question involves criminal records for the state of: California

    I was convicted of a DUI last year and have not been able to pay the fine, resulting in a bench warrant. I just received a jury duty summons. Will I be arrested if I show up?

    I know I should take care of my fine as soon as possible and am working on it, I just want to know how this will affect me.

    Thanks

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    Default Re: Summoned for Jury Duty, but Have an Outstanding Bench Warrant

    Bench warrants aren't issued because you didn't pay the fine. It was issued because you didn't pay the fine AND you didn't appear to explain why.

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    Default Re: Summoned for Jury Duty, but Have an Outstanding Bench Warrant

    well, there are punitive actions if you refuse to show up for jury duty as well. In my state they can arrest you. I don't know about your state but I suspect a similar action is a possibility.

    seems like you are between the proverbial rock and a hard place.

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