Asked over 1 year ago - Atlanta, GA
FlagI am a stay at home parent of a 4 year old. I didn't receive my jury summons until a week before due in court(I live in an apartment and was not receiving my mail-someone had attempted to pry the mailbox open over a weekend and I had to wait for the mail carrier to receive my mail).Then I was out of state for a funeral for a family member. Anyway, I faxed my notarized affidavit for childcare deferment on Friday but am due in court Monday. I found out after faxing my paperwork and searching online that they were to have the affidavit either 7 days or 10 days beforehand depending on where you look. It says nothing of this on my summons or on the recording for jurors. Should I show up on Monday? What happens if I don't?It's just difficult because of my childcare situation.
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