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.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 5. Circuit and Superior Court Jury Selection and Service
33-28-5-2. "Juror Qualification Form" Defined
33-28-5-3. "Jury Administrator" Defined
33-28-5-3.5. "Jury Pool" Defined
33-28-5-5. "Master List" Defined
33-28-5-7. "Supervising Judge" Defined
33-28-5-9. Uniform System of Jury Selection
33-28-5-10. Computerized Jury Selection System
33-28-5-12. Plan for Selection of Grand and Petit Jurors
33-28-5-13. Master Lists of Prospective Jurors
33-28-5-14. Drawing of Names; Time; Filing
33-28-5-16. Juror Qualification Form; Mailing; Contents
33-28-5-17. Failure to Appear; Misrepresentation
33-28-5-18. Disqualification or Excuse From Jury Service
33-28-5-20. Drawing of Names to Establish Jury Panels
33-28-5-21. Motion to Stay Proceedings or Dismiss Indictment for Failure to Comply With Chapter
33-28-5-22. Preservation of Records; Public Inspection
33-28-5-23. Completion of Jury Service
33-28-5-24. Failure to Comply With Summons; Criminal Contempt
33-28-5-24.3. Adverse Employment Action as the Result of Jury Service; Small Employer Exception