Jury Duty and Work

IC 35-44.1-2-11 — firing or docking benefits over jury service is a Class B misdemeanor

Knowingly or intentionally dismissing an employee, depriving one of employment benefits, or threatening either, because the employee received or answered a jury summons, served on a jury, or attended court for possible jury service, is interference with jury service, a Class B misdemeanor.

IC 35-44.1-2-11

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IC 35-44.1-2-11 — Interference with jury service

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