

is the probability on becoming part of the 12 jurors that high?
You’ll be in a pool of ~200 that gets whittled down to around 30. If you aren’t selected and the reason isn’t universally disqualifying you will go back into the pool for the next trial and so on for 2 years iirc.
Is it also a criminal offense for failing to show up?
Your jury notice(s) will make it explicit the consequences for dereliction of civic duty.



Pssh… next you’ll be suggesting mandatory training that specifies checking both ways before crossing.