WAYNE COUNTY — The Third Judicial Circuit Court of Wayne County has learned of a telephone scam regarding missed jury duty. 

The scam artist will call and advise the person that jury duty was missed and a fine of $500 has to be paid immediately or the person will be subject to arrest or an arrest warrant will be issued. 

The Third Circuit Court advises jurors: If you receive a phone call like this, it is not from the Third Judicial Circuit Court or anyone affiliated with the Court. Do not respond to this phone call or pay anyone any sum of money. 

Obtain as much information as you can about the caller and report it to your local police department.

If you missed jury duty in the Third Judicial Circuit Court, you will not receive a phone call requesting money and threatening arrest.

You may contact the Court if you failed to appear for jury duty.