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Fort Lauderdale Jury Duty Fines: $100 Penalties Start June 2026
Broward County's 17th Judicial Circuit will begin fining jury duty no-shows up to $100 and potentially jailing them starting in June 2026.
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The 17th Judicial Circuit will begin enforcing penalties for residents who skip jury duty starting in June 2026, marking a shift from the county's history of infrequent enforcement.
Residents summoned for jury service who fail to appear will face fines up to $100 and possible jail time. The circuit will issue Orders to Show Cause to no-shows, requiring them to appear before a judge and explain their absence or reschedule within 60 days. Those who ignore both options face contempt of court charges, fines, jail time, or a combination of penalties.
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