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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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ChevyRedneck85 13
Wow.........sounds like the state I live in
golden_warrior 23
You idiot, it's a misunderstanding and it can happen in any state
caohm 18
just go down and tell them or call them with proof of address change. problem solved
nerdistheword 9
23 - yes OP can how proof of address but in my opinion it's OP's fault because you are supposed to fill out a change in address form when you move. It's ridiculous how many people don't do that. I bought my house over 2 years ago and have to write "return to sender" on mail weekly. I still get mail from about 5 different people that had previously lived in my house.
niallo 23
For starters, it has never been said that Anyone must send in a change of address. That law has never been written. Also, the change of address forms expire after 6 months. It is up to the state to make sure they have the right address.
unkhammun 5
I think i'm about to face the same dilemma... My ex-mother in law told me a few days ago that she had received a summons for me months ago, and then when she finally opened it, the date had already passed. Since i dont have any run ins with the law, i can only imagine it was for jury duty. She can't find the summons, i haven't lived at that address in 5 years and my ex and i divorced a year ago. Something tells me they will be knocking on my door soon :/
ChevyRedneck85 13
14- until you live in Maryland you wouldn't understand
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.
Enslaved 38
Keep in mind that having to take time out of your life to clear things up is still a major pain in the ass! So FYL, OP!
gAt_d 26
A major pain in the ass, I don't know about you guys but in the grat commonwealth of Kentucky you are guilty until proven innocent! Good luck, OP!
gAt_d 26
Great* is what I was tryin to say...
thehuntress309 12
Good ole government strikes again...
CreeperIRL 14
It's up to the citizen to let the gubment know that they have moved. Hence why there is a change of address form at the dmv, and at the post office. YDI
shanayokay 4
Except you don't need to inform the gubment, they already know.
jw90 18
Now that they're shutdown you can move multiple times and they'd never know.
ChibiChibi_fml 28
If she's been getting the rest of her mail for those two years then chances are good that she filed a change of address. I filed a change of address form and called a ton of places to update my records when I moved but my old address still gets some of my mail on occasion.
RedPillSucks 33
OP may have filed a postal change of address, but I don't think this is what the (local state) government uses when issuing Jury duty notices. I think they may go by voter registration address, but I don't know for sure.
MeTheBeast 22
Maybe go and inform them because sometimes records are held very badly and they would need the update. Unless your in another state or city then there just stupid -.-
BriCx 8
Grammar.
ThatFancyPenn 18
Your comment gave me cancer.
vipirius 18
Half the brain cells in the speech center of my brain just commited suicide.
xStaciexLynnx 15
I got a jury duty notice in my mail once for the old owners of my house and they told me to throw it away... Wonder what kind of trouble they got in.
lex1459 38
Contact them!
thesingledude 5
ummm secretary of state?
doit4ah15 10
the government shut down who cares now.....
gc327072 31
Police are still being paid. Gov shutdown=/= The Purge
TheDrifter 24
It doesn't? I guess I'll have to do some burying this afternoon.
gc327072 31
Just stuff them in the freezer. If someone asks for ice in their drink, tell them no.
ms_YoungMula 8
I think the government is just updating to the new IOS 7
rdenkewicz 11
Yup the government sucks d*ck.
Hutch1965 6
#11 You seem to not understand the difference between federal government and local law enforcement.
oj101 33
With the US government shutdown, I doubt you'll be followed up on it anytime soon. Lady Luck is smiling upon you now.