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