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What if you're summoned for Jury Duty, but you never see the letter because you're away? (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by danirobot@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone

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My parents are expats, so they're not home either. My brother's home, and I love him to death but he's not exactly cooperative.

Are there any ramifications to missing the letter? (I hail from Washington State, if that matters.)

I know it's fair to opt out because of travel, but is it punishable if you don't even send back the letter?

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[–] thekwoka@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

They may issue a warrant for your arrest. But it isn't fundamentally illegal, considering the very real possibility the request never finds you.

So if it does happen, it would be a significant inconvenience, but not a crime.

But if you don't intend to go back for a while, why are you still pretending to be a resident? Just cut the cord.

[–] danirobot@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

… still pretending to be a resident? Just cut the cord.

Huh. Honestly never considered that. Is this something you’ve done, and how is it working out for you. Genuinely curious, thanks!

[–] thekwoka@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I have, and great at least so far.

I got a new drivers license right before I did it, so I don't have that concern for a....few more years....

That would be the main issue. Since Drivers licenses are state based not federal, and they may want to use you getting a new driver's license as a reason you are ACTUALLY a resident.

But I have converted it to a UAE license. And luckily that expires for the first time before my California one does, so I can see if I am able to renew the UAE one without actually presenting my California one.

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