Skipping jury duty sounds harmless enough—after all, it’s just one missed letter in the mail, right? Wrong. That summons isn’t junk mail; it’s a legal order, and ignoring it can come with a price tag attached.
The penalties vary from mild to downright shocking, depending on where you live. And while nobody’s throwing you in prison for missing a single date, your wallet might feel the sting if you brush it off.
