You might want to think twice before skipping out on jury duty.

Thompson RCMP are reminding residents the importance of taking action upon receiving a summons to a juror, after a recent string of no-shows.

Special Constable Robert Cleveland says there are a couple of upcoming jury trials scheduled to take place in Thompson and it’s important for residents to show up if they’ve been summoned:

"When people don’t show up its unfortunate and the penalty for not showing up is a warrant for your arrest and you can be detained, you can be placed in jail for several hours and maybe even several days if a judge is not available, or a justice is not available to hear your case".

Residents who receive a summons to a juror are recommended to follow the instructions included.

More information about serving as a juror can be found on the Manitoba Courts website.