Duty

Unexpected Cancellation: Jury Duty Suspended for Judge Lagomarsino’s 13th District Court Panel

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Lafayette, Louisiana – The 13th District Court in Lafayette has announced the cancellation of jury duty for the panel scheduled on Friday, Jan. 5. Judge James Lagomarsino’s court will not require any candidates to serve on the jury. Candidates who were eagerly awaiting their selection for jury duty in Judge Lagomarsino’s court will now be relieved of this obligation. The cancellation of jury duty was announced through a public service announcement, providing advance notice to those affected. No specific reasons were provided for the cancellation of jury duty in Judge Lagomarsino’s court. However, this decision … Read more

St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Cracks Down on Jury Duty No-Shows, Issuing Bench Warrants and Fines

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH, La. – Residents of St. John the Baptist Parish are being urged by the local sheriff’s office not to overlook their summons for jury duty. Failure to appear has resulted in the district court issuing bench warrants on Thursday morning. In recent weeks, the parish has been instructed to apprehend individuals who have neglected to fulfill their jury duty obligations. Those found in contempt of court could face a fine of $50. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is emphasizing the importance of responding to jury duty summons … Read more

Prosecutor Sticks to Legal Duty, Refuses to Drop Abortion Miscarriage Case

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A prosecutor in Trumbull County says that he is obligated to bring a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried in her home, despite increasing pressure and national attention on the case. County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins stated on Tuesday that he must present the felony abuse-of-corpse charge against 33-year-old Brittany Watts to a grand jury. He emphasized that county prosecutors are duty-bound to follow Ohio law. Watkins explained that it is the grand jury’s role to determine whether Watts should be indicted, and that about 20% of cases brought before county grand … Read more

Beware of Bogus Jury Duty Scam Targeting Marin County Residents, Says Sheriff’s Office

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San Rafael, California – Residents of Marin County have been hit with a new phone scam targeting those who fail to show up for jury duty. The scammers pretend to be staff members of the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, making fraudulent claims that a warrant has been issued for not appearing in court. The scammers then demand payment for a “fine” or request payment through gift cards and other cashless methods. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook to warn residents about this scam, stating that law enforcement agencies would never make such demands. … Read more