§1217. Penalties for failure to perform jury service
A person summoned for jury service who fails to appear or to complete jury service as directed shall be ordered by the court to appear forthwith and show cause for his failure to comply with the summons. Notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 4-A, a prospective juror who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons is guilty of contempt and upon conviction may be punished by a fine of not more than $100 and by imprisonment for not more than 3 days, or by both. [PL 1981, c. 705, Pt. G, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 391, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §79 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 705, §G8 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
14 §1211. Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service
14 §1212. No exemptions (REPEALED)
14 §1213. Excuses from jury service
14 §1214. Challenging compliance with selection procedures
14 §1215. Mileage and compensation of jurors
14 §1216. Frequency and length of service by jurors
14 §1217. Penalties for failure to perform jury service
14 §1218. Protection of jurors' employment and health insurance