If you miss jury duty, it can result in civil or criminal penalties. You may be assigned a new date for future jury service, and failing to appear can be treated as contempt of court, which may lead to fines and jail time
. It's important to note that jury duty is mandatory, and skipping it can have serious consequences. If you are unable to serve, you can request a postponement or excusal, but simply ignoring the summons is not advisable
