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Continue reading to find out what happens if you ignore a jury summons. Failure to Appear for Jury Duty Cases. One person not likely to ignore another jury summons is Jermaine Dupri, CEO of So So Def Recordings.Dupri recently served a three-day jail sentence in Fayetteville, Georgia for missing jury duty in March 1999.onsequences of Ignoring a Jury Summons. Ignore a jury summons in Phoenix, Arizona, and a sheriff's deputy just might show up at your door. In many jurisdictions, bench warrants are issued for those failing to appear, which could lead to arrests during routine traffic stops.
People who ignore jury duty summonses are in contempt of court, no matter what state you live in. Usually a bench warrant is issued for your arrest, but the arrest will likely not be triggered until you're stopped for some reason by a police officer. A warrant for arrest travels with your bona fides from one state to the next. No matter where you go; there it is. A better alternative to ignoring the simple jury summons is to contact the Court Administrator or Clerk as noted on the Summons to see what you can do to postpone your appearance.