29A.150 Contempt -- Failure to perform jury service.

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29A.150 Contempt -- Failure to perform jury service. (1) A person summoned for jury service who fails to appear as directed shall be ordered by the court to appear forthwith and show cause for his failure to comply with the <br>summons. If he fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons, he <br>may be punished for contempt. (2) A juror who fails to give attention at court, or who leaves the courthouse while the court is in session, or who otherwise fails to complete jury service, without leave of <br>the court, may be punished for contempt. Effective: January 2, 1978 <br>History: Created 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 26, effective January 2, 1978.