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Repeated absentee juror Keron Scatliffe fined

-recognized as a habitual absentee
Keron Scatliffe was fined $100 by Justice Nicole Byer for being repeatedly absent from Jury duty in the High Court. Photo: Internet source
‎ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - ‎"Mr Keron Scatliffe has today again absented himself without excuse," noted High Court Judge Ms Nicole Byer following the roll call earlier this afternoon December 11, 2014 at a session which was geared to bring the final sitting of the High Court for 2014 to a close.

The accused Mr Keron Scatliffe was said to have been absent on previous occasions without giving the required notice and this did not go down well with the court and especially the Judge.

"Mr Everad Scatliffe could you stand please? I understand that you are related to Mr. Scatliffe‎?" asked Justice Byer.

Everad Scatliffe responded in the affirmative and said that to the best of his knowledge his relative Keron Scatliffe was on Island as at today December 11, 2014. Further asked if he had any knowledge if Keron Scatliffe was served notice to attend today's sitting for the closing of the December assizes, the present Scatliffe said that he knew he was served for a sitting but could not say if it was indeed for today's proceedings.

"Well Mr Scatliffe I am making it very clear unfortunately some people seem to think that jury duty is a bother but it is a civic duty and I understand that Mr Scatliffe has taken a pattern of absenting himself ‎ in this assize so therefore I am fining Mr Scatliffe one last time because he would not probably be on a list when we sit in January but I am fining Mr Scatliffe $100 to be paid by Monday [December 15, 2014]," ordered the Judge.

7 Responses to “Repeated absentee juror Keron Scatliffe fined”

  • cvv (11/12/2014, 16:31) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol
  • x factor (11/12/2014, 18:21) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is such a waste of time....
  • No message there (11/12/2014, 18:36) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think many would prefer paying the 100 than doing jury duty. Especially since most earn more than 100 for a day's work.
    • Hmmmm (11/12/2014, 21:32) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      Whether he pays the fine yes or no his name will still be on the list and he will have to show up and if he fails to show up the next time then he will be sent to prison. This civic duty is not a play thing.
    • @ no message there (11/12/2014, 22:33) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      i agree say i again
    • Bingo (12/12/2014, 12:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lol, research before you type. As long as you have a job and could not work because you had to attend jury duty you must be paid. Your job pays you as well as government. So you actually get additional income. You get paid even if you are not selected. You get paid more when you are selected. Your job cannot interfere with you attending jury duty just like voting on election day. This dude just lost gas money.
  • sea weed (11/12/2014, 20:38) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    So what happened here the man had a date


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