Alabama § 43-8-192 - Drawing and Summoning of Jurors; Penalty for Default.
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§ 43-8-192. Drawing and Summoning of Jurors; Penalty for Default.
(a) The jury for the trial of such contest must be drawn and summoned as provided by law.
(b) Any person summoned as a juror who shall, without legal cause or good excuse, fail to attend at the time and place required, shall be guilty of a contempt of court and may be punished by the court by a fine of not exceeding $100.00.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 43-8-192 ("Drawing and Summoning of Jurors; Penalty for Default.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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