Well, that's what the article is about. Even if it's "pretty rare" it's not rare enough.
It also specifically states that many times people were jailed without even being aware that there was a suit against them. This implies that many jurisdictions do not require a formal serve process, since that process is designed explicitly to prevent this situation.
But the broader issue is that even if it is "their own fault" for missing court, a tiny amount of debt combined with a failure (intentional or accidental) to adequately navigate the legal system can land you in jail.
I think the ACLU's contention is that that is, a priori, wrong. And I think anyone with an ounce of empathy would agree with them.
It also specifically states that many times people were jailed without even being aware that there was a suit against them. This implies that many jurisdictions do not require a formal serve process, since that process is designed explicitly to prevent this situation.
But the broader issue is that even if it is "their own fault" for missing court, a tiny amount of debt combined with a failure (intentional or accidental) to adequately navigate the legal system can land you in jail.
I think the ACLU's contention is that that is, a priori, wrong. And I think anyone with an ounce of empathy would agree with them.