I mean, have you recieved a summons (letter) either from your municpality or another in which you’re selected to be a juror. You show up to the courts and assigned a number along with being asked about occupation, status, etc. but is the probability even that high on becoming part of the 12 jurors? Is it a criminal offense for failing to appear?
I’ve been in the pool for a little over 20 years. I’ve been summoned 3 times, asked questions once, and never been selected. If you stay in one area I’m pretty sure you’re certain to get selected at some point because they don’t typically choose completely randomly. Usually after being selected you can’t get selected again for some time. If you move around, maybe you never get selected since it’s more random selection. Probably still nearly certain if you live a reasonable length of time though.
There are offenses for not showing up. Couldn’t tell you what they are though. I’m pretty sure in my jurisdiction you get put into the next group of potential jurors. Not sure what happens if you keep not showing up.