Today, I was told there was a bench warrant out for my arrest because a notice to appear for jury duty was sent to my old address and I never responded. I haven't lived at my old address for 2 years. FML
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Today, after moving back in with my parents, I found out they had held on to a chunk of mail still being sent during the time I had been changing my old address. Included was a summons to jury duty. FML
Today, I came home after spending two days in the hospital for suicidal ideation and found a summons for jury duty in the mail. FML
Today, after sleeping in, I finally sorted through a stack of mail I had been putting off and I found a Jury summons. Thinking it must be coming up soon, I checked the date, my appearance is scheduled for 7:45am on November 16th. Today is November 17th. FML
Today, I found out that I have a warrant for my arrest, because I was fishing without a fishing license. FML
Today, I got a letter in the mail telling me to report for jury duty. The day that I have to show up is the day of my wedding. FML
Today, I found out that I have to appear in juvenile court because I refused to go visit my dad, even though it was court ordered. FML
Today, I found out that the "IRS scam" that I ignored last week was actually not a scam, and now I have a warrant out for me. FML
Today, I was arrested for a crime that happened 27 years ago. I'm only 21. FML
Today, I got a letter summoning me to court for leaving the scene of a car accident I had in London. I live in Manchester and don't own a car. FML
Today, I got pulled over for violating hands-free law and not having an updated address on my driver's license. Two days ago, I got pulled over for the same reasons. Now, I have four tickets I need to deal with. FML
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Top comments
BriCx 8
If you can prove that you haven't lived there in 2 years maybe they can clear it up? It was just a misunderstanding after all.
ChevyRedneck85 13
Wow.........sounds like the state I live in
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Comments (76)
Enslaved 38
I know lots of people that purposely ignore those notices. Unless they're certified, there's no real way to prove you received them at all.
ahd94 21
That sucks OP. Hopefully it all works out in your favor
jmcr 27
They make very easy mistakes my younger cousin got called for jury duty once when she was only 13 my aunt soon called towm hall to explain their mistake and no trouble from them on you should go in and explain their mistake
dingleberrysteve 6
go get a bond then turn yourself in. you prolly wont even get charged, the judge just wants some friends
Weiss729 6
Who says this has to be a bad thing? Handcuffs could be fun?
RedPillSucks 33
What about the body cavity search when you go to jail? Bending over to pick up the soap can be fun too.
coldhardsteel 5
Most counties go by your voter registration form so if you didn't update it, you are screwed.
immunetoinsanity 23
Ydi for not filling out a simple change of address form.
sneeze_watch 19
Hey, this almost happened to me. The court sent a jury duty summons to my mother's house, in another county, for my maiden name, after I haven't lived there for five years. But it was still MY responsibility to call them and give them proof that I was married and lived in a different county, or I could have been arrested. It's horseshit.
LilFlutter 10
The government doesn't want to do the work, but they will take credit for the work you've done!
siggy_mcsigx 22
Doesn't matter the government is closed!
gabgab1725 1
How about you update your address like you are legally required to do so
TheAngryPrincess 3
That doesn't mean anything 35. You can update your address but people will still send crap to the old address.
gabgab1725 1
The court system uses the address you have on file with the DMV, which you are required by law to update if you move within 30 days