VERIFY: Yes, missing jury duty can be a crime if the proper procedures are not followed before or after your missed appearance

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Over the weekend, we interviewed a traveler whose flight out of Huntsville International Airport was delayed as a result of the government shutdown.

They were in a hurry to get home, as they have two young daughters who had school Monday, and the mother had jury duty.

This has us thinking, what happens if you miss jury duty because of something completely out of your control, like your trip home getting delayed because of flight cuts?

QUESTION:

Is it a crime to miss jury duty in Alabama?…

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