Citrus Clerk of Courts Warns of Jury Duty Scam
office has been contacted by citizens stating they have received calls about missed jury duty. Scammers typically impersonate clerk employees, law enforcement or other government officials and threaten that if money is not paid the individual will be arrested. THIS IS A SCAM.
Important tips to remember:
The Clerk’s office does not call or email residents for missing jury duty or court
appearances. Further, our office will also never request payment of any type for missing
jury duty or court appearances.
The Clerk of Court does not call or email residents to notify them of missed jury duty or
court appearances. Communications are only sent by U.S. mail.
Do not open emails or attachments in emails from unfamiliar sources.
Arrest warrants are not issued for failure to report for jury duty. However, if you do fail to
report you may receive a summons/subpoena to appear before a judge and show cause
for your absence.
Do not provide callers or respond to unfamiliar emails with any personal information or
payment.
Information regarding jury duty, jury summons, and court cases may be found on the Clerk’s
website at citrusclerk.org/jury.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our
office at 352-341-6405.