Comments on: Woah, I got a Jury Duty Summons!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:21:04 +0000

Giz: You should normally be given a report date and time. In our district we are required to call the night before to check the status. If your trial has not been canceled, then show up as required and you will be given further instructions at that time. They will either select you as a juror or alternate juror and you will be required to serve on the jury, or they will tell you your services are not needed and send you on your way. The court house administration personnel should provide a note for your work. If you were dismissed from the jury, then you have no further obligations and should go back to work (and you should turn in your note to your HR Department or whoever manages your time sheet). Good luck!

By: Giz

Giz — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:43:19 +0000

I received a jury summons but havent been called yet. My work is giving me pay for the time off. So am i required to go to work if I am not called? or should I continue to wait because at any time i can be called?

By: deepali

deepali — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:05:49 +0000

I got a summons and the selection was for a civil personal injury. It involved a situation that I had personal experience with, so I said I couldn’t be unbiased. The second selection was for a drug trafficking case – there were about 100 of us in the room. They didn’t get to me.
And that’s my exciting jury duty story.

Around here you get summoned every 2 years (like clockwork). I will be out of the country next time around.

By: Jarhead

Jarhead — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:24:44 +0000

Have fun with that.

By: Four Pillars

Four Pillars — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:34:00 +0000

I did jury duty about 12 years ago – it was a fascinating experience. The hours were very easy and it lasted for about 2 weeks which was a nice break from work.

In the end we were sequestered overnight in a hotel because we couldn’t come to a decision (which we did the next day).

I actually wouldn’t mind doing it again.

Mike

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By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:29:59 +0000

Frugal Dad: That will do it every time!

Emily: That seems like an interesting experience. I feel the same way – I am not going to try and get out of it. If I am selected, I will serve, if not, it’s no problem.

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:42:03 +0000

I served on a jury for a homicide. It took just under 3 weeks and was a really great experience. I learned a lot and felt very good about serving. I certainly don’t feel that I wasn’t smart enough to get out of it. I wanted to serve and am proud of it, especially considering the outcome.

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:12:21 +0000

I had a criminal justice teacher in high school that absolutely despired jury duty, but he got summoned right and left! He walked in for jury selection and told them, “I’m an ex-Army Ranger, retired police officer and I teach Criminal Justice.” They said, “Dismissed.”

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:08:35 +0000

FFB, I’ll be sure to bring a couple books then!

Ron, I agree, it should be interesting. I wouldn’t look forward to a 3 month case though!