Section 43. The office of jury commissioner may send a delinquency notice by certified or first-class mail or by delivery by a sheriff or constable to any grand or trial juror who has failed to appear for juror service based upon the records in the office of jury commissioner; provided, however, that the purpose of the delinquency notice shall be only to notify the juror of his delinquency status and to rectify the problem by appropriate means. The office of jury commissioner shall have discretionary authority to resolve problems with delinquent jurors or with jurors appearing to be delinquent in accordance with guidelines approved by the committee.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 234A sec. 43

  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.