To reiterate: ifyou are given a summons by the court, in person attendance is mandatory (applies to all 13 provinces). If either the lawyer or judge has selected you as the juror and being presented with evidence relevant to the case: what types of cases were you assigned whilst being a part of the jury? Also, what are the consequences if individuals failed on showing up to court at the appointed date in Canada?

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[–] masterofn001@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Not as a juror, but i had some detectives present me with a warrant to appear as a character witness for the crown for some dude i knew for a few months a decade prior.

For a dangerous offender hearing.

There was no way to avoid that. Being a warrant rather than simply a summons, I am certain i would have seen my own day in court and jail time.

As a juror, i once got a summons in the mail. But i had been away from home for several months taking care of my father.

I didn't respond. Assumed it was too late anyway.

Nothing happened.

This was just for jury selection though, i believe. Had i been selected and not appeared, depending on reasons, likely same as above.

If you've been selected for jury duty, you can face fines and jail time up to 2yrs (less a day) in some provinces.

This is not a gov site but it is thorough

https://juryduty.ca/