Official questionExamen Civique
Que doit faire un citoyen s'il est appelé à être juré dans un procès d'assises ?
What must a citizen do if called to be a juror in a cour d'assises trial?
Correct answer
Répondre à la convocation et siéger, sauf motif grave reconnu
Answer the summons and sit, unless a serious reason is accepted
Why
Serving as a juror is a civic obligation: a juror who fails to appear without a legitimate reason can be fined up to €3,750. Exemptions are possible for serious reasons such as illness, or for people over 70 who ask. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.
Answer choices
- ARefuser librement, car ce n'est pas obligatoireRefuse freely, since it is not compulsory
- BEnvoyer un membre de sa famille à sa placeSend a family member in their place
- CPayer une somme pour être dispenséPay a sum to be exempted
- DRépondre à la convocation et siéger, sauf motif grave reconnuAnswer the summons and sit, unless a serious reason is accepted