Newport News Deputies serve warrants to citizens who have failed to show for jury duty Newport News Sheriff's Office and last updated 2021-06-16 17:38:30-04 NEWPORT NEWS,Va. - Have you been served jury duty and haven't shown up? Newport News Deputies are knocking on the doors to serve warrants for those who have not shown up for their required jury duty. Officials say of 102 people who were summoned to serve on Jury Panels A and B, only 37 showed up. That's only 36%. Those who are served warrants must appear in court on Monday, June 21. They must explain to the judge why they didnât respond to the jury duty summons.