Jury Duty

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:08 pm

Never had it before so I was wondering what I should expect when I get to the court house? Thanks.

Comtrad · Post by **Comtrad** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:12 pm

act crazy

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:13 pm

On a serious note, please?

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:13 pm

24giovanni wrote:Never had it before so I was wondering what I should expect when I get to the court house? Thanks.

Expect outdated magazines and crappy daytime TV. Then they'll herd you into a room and ask you some questions. The questions are to see if the lawyers want ya on the jury, each one can eliminate a certain number of the pool to "stack" the jury as best they can. Supposed to be that they are looking for peers, but it's a little game of demographics to them.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:15 pm

Odds are they wont need you.

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:16 pm

I don't know if its different now but when I had it about 5 years ago, it was a catered lunch in the afternoon and a new stand-up comedian every day around 3pm. Its not the same everywhere though.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:27 pm

Definitely take a book to read that's for sure. It will help pass the time. It's simple enough. You guys will get paraded into a holding room and will wait there until instructed what to do next. They usually put alot of put together and then break them down for each case. Some last just a few hours and others can be longer.

Bound · Post by **Bound** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:40 pm

Roody wrote:Definitely take a book to read that's for sure. It will help pass the time. It's simple enough. You guys will get paraded into a holding room and will wait there until instructed what to do next. They usually put alot of put together and then break them down for each case. Some last just a few hours and others can be longer.

He speaks the truth on a good book. Last time I had jury duty, I was there for 8 hours and finished my book.

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:06 pm

Good idea on the book...thanks. Is what YOS said probably true. And if you are not called that day is that the end of it?

Spammy · Post by **Spammy** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:10 pm

24giovanni wrote:Good idea on the book...thanks. Is what YOS said probably true. And if you are not called that day is that the end of it?

it is easy to get out of dude.

Well, that is if you do not want to do it.

answer to your question no

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:15 pm

24giovanni wrote:Good idea on the book...thanks. Is what YOS said probably true. And if you are not called that day is that the end of it?

Depends on the state you live in. All of them handle things differently. If you have any questions, call and ask. They might also have brouchure to mail you.

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:41 pm

Spammy wrote:it is easy to get out of dude.

Well, that is if you do not want to do it.

answer to your question no

I already told them I couldn't make it the first time so I assume I have to go this time. Is that correct or can I get out of it again? It's been about 11 months that they reminded me of it and I have to go in about 5 weeks.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:45 pm

24giovanni wrote:I already told them I couldn't make it the first time so I assume I have to go this time. Is that correct or can I get out of it again? It's been about 11 months that they reminded me of it and I have to go in about 5 weeks.

You have a tough time getting out of it.
The day you have to go...they tell you to call before you leave. Chances are greater than 50% that when you call..you won't have to go in, because the case got settled before actually going to trial. If this is the case...you are considered to have served...and you're off the list til whatever the list drawing time is for your area. The phone call deadline is usually early enough so you can still go back to work and be able the make the money at your job you would have lost.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:45 pm

Do you have a number to call to check if your needed?

Here in CT you can call the night before or the morning of and listen to a recording and see if you're needed.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:45 pm

24giovanni wrote:Good idea on the book...thanks. Is what YOS said probably true. And if you are not called that day is that the end of it?

You are better served to take care of jury duty now if time will allow it. As for Jury Duty itself there is usually a set time within the week you could get called. It's really not a big deal man. I think you will find it an interesting process to be a part of.

Bound · Post by **Bound** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:08 pm

Spammy wrote:it is easy to get out of dude.

Well, that is if you do not want to do it.

answer to your question no

Ohio was easy to get out of, but Florida is tuff.

24giovanni · Post by **24giovanni** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:43 pm

I assume MA. is hard to get out of as well.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:59 pm

Bound wrote:Ohio was easy to get out of, but Florida is tuff.

Never served in Ohio even though I lived there for a long time. I did my service in both Georgia and Florida.

CiscoKid · Post by **CiscoKid** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:15 am

I got called back in May. the case was public intoxication and resisting arrest...I have a problem with people getting drunk and causing problems...drunk drivers are THE worse...just about every accident my family was in was because the guy that his our cars was drunk off his ass.

Unholy · Post by **Unholy** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 2:22 am

I got called last time and had to wait 3 days from 8~5pm just for the lawyer to examine the jury pool before it got to me and there were still about 25 people after me. Got off because I have school to attend and already missed some classes. Got a check for $15 after a few months for serving but parking costed me $30 since the court parking was always full.

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:20 am

waitning for my call in, I have only been called once and that was over 20 ago.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 4:33 pm

say you are a racist to all races

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:54 pm

CiscoKid wrote:drunk drivers are THE worse

So then rapists, pedophiles, and murders are better people?