Arizona § 21-223 - Failure of juror to attend; fine

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 21-223 — Failure of juror to attend; fine, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 21-223. Failure of juror to attend; fine

It is unlawful for a juror who is summoned and who fails to obtain a postponement or who is not excused from jury service to wilfully and without reasonable excuse fail to attend on the date scheduled for jury service.  If the person fails to respond to a second summons the court may issue a body attachment as for a direct contempt of the court.  The person may be fined an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars and may be compelled to attend for jury service on another date.

 

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 21-223 cover?

Section 21-223 ("Failure of juror to attend; fine") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 21-223?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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