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Title: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Melissa on Jul 12th, 2006, 3:47pm I don't want to go! It's for a whole week from Aug. 7th to Aug. 11th. Who here has served before? How many hours a day were you in court for?? this sucks!!! |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by alchemy on Jul 12th, 2006, 3:51pm I was picked then released because of my hearing or lack there of. |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by LeLimey on Jul 12th, 2006, 3:52pm I've never been asked to do jury duty but I'd love to.. obviously our juducial system isnt completely inept as they know not to call me! It'll be interesting finding out what its like for you Melly love Helen |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by brewcrew on Jul 12th, 2006, 3:54pm Surefire way to get out of it - Tell 'em, "The cops arrested him, right? He must be guilty." Extreme prejudice, but no racism, sexism, etc. My wife has to go in a week, but she enjoys doing her civic duty. This will be her third time. She was excused the first time because she was a stay-at-home mom to our then 3-year-old. She was dismissed the second time because they got enough of what they needed before they got to her. Time commitment is tough to call. Depends on what number you draw. |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Tiannia on Jul 12th, 2006, 3:55pm Were you just summoned or actually picked for a trial? If it is only a summon, well the last time, I was there for 1 and a half days then they let me go. |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by JeffB on Jul 12th, 2006, 3:57pm Spent a week reporting to court in San Jose,Ca. For 5 days about 8 hours a day and wasn't picked. Picked again to report to Oaklands Court (Alameda County), had to show up for about 6 hours then released. Bumming for you! |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Melissa on Jul 12th, 2006, 3:57pm on 07/12/06 at 15:54:19, brewcrew wrote:
They allow you to do that? I have no one to watch Eli for me while I'd be gone except for Lily (11yrs old), and I really don't think that's fair to her. Not only that, but I think that is the week of Jesse's vacation (not sure if it's then or the week after), so we'd be going out of town anyway. I don't know what to do... Guess I'll talk it over with Jesse. :-/ |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Tiannia on Jul 12th, 2006, 3:59pm They will let you off because of child care. Call the number and talk to them. See what you need. Usually fax a letter with your Drivers License number and explaination faxed to them and you are good. |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Melissa on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:04pm on 07/12/06 at 15:55:42, Tiannia wrote:
It's a summons. It says that each of those days for that week is the list of possible jury trial dates for my term. Says if I need to postpone it, I gotta request it before July 24th. If I can go, it gives a number that I'm supposed to call after 6pm on the evening before each of those dates to see if there will be a trial. Cripes, this is all making me nervous. I always had a feeling that if I was picked for jury duty, it'd be some long drawn out case of murder or something. :-/ |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Tiannia on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:09pm Hun they called about 100 people here and the fist day no one went into even be interevirewed. Then day 2 after 2 hours they sent like 75 of us home. But I'm serious, call them and tell them that you are a stay at home mom of a 3 yr old and that you have no day care. I bet anything they will tell you to send in something saying that and go from there. |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Melissa on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:11pm Ok cool. I'll do that then! It'd be different if the kids were both in school, as I wouldn't hesitate to go then, but now is just not a good time. Thanks Tia!! :)melly |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by tanner on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:17pm Mel, I would love to do jury duty! Beats the hell out of being the defendant :) You can always do what my wife did and tell them that your brother did hard time for three different crimes! Of course with her brother it's true ::) ......Tim |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Melissa on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:18pm I just spoke with the lady at the courthouse. They don't accept not having childcare as a reason. :( I was able though, to postpone it for the week of Nov. 6th through the 10th. At least Lily will be in school and there's nothing going on that week. I'll hit up my sister-in-law to watch Eli for me. I don't know why, but I have a bad, bad feeling about all of this. [smiley=frown.gif] |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by BobG on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:25pm I’ve been summoned 3 times. Been released and back home by noon each time.Never even reached the interview. Here you have to call the night before you are to report to be sure you will be needed. They ask if there is any reason you cannot serve. I always told them no and I actually wanted to serve. No such luck. What I don’t get is why me? Why was I let go? I wanted to be there. I’ve never served on a jury and thought it would be a new learning experience. But nope, told to go home. With my job I could have all the time needed for serve. I would get full pay while serving. Each time there was at least 100 people there. I’d say for at least 70 of them it was a hardship. Single mothers that had to find child care. People that did not get paid for the time off work. Many with no transportation and had to bum a ride or take bus after bus to get to the courthouse. I don’t get it. Now that I don't have a job I don't want to serve. It'll cut into my sitting time and piddeling away the days. Gotta go........Days of Our Lives is coming on. ::) |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Melissa on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:29pm ROTFLMAO Bob!!! Thank you!!! I feel a whole lot better now. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Jonny on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:30pm They have never called my ass to be on jury duty, Bastards!!!! Could have something to do with being a convicted felon......Nah, that cant be it......LMMFAO ;;D |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by catlind on Jul 12th, 2006, 4:35pm Just tell them you watch CSI, they will excuse you because they believe that CSI fans have a preconceived notion regarding evidentiary chains and DNA evidence ;) Cat |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Cathi04 on Jul 12th, 2006, 5:55pm Mel, I find the judicial system fascinating.err, flawed, but that's beside the point. I've been called 4 times. first, I was working at the Elementary School level.....my kids needed me......2nd time, I took it. A fascinating action against Six Flags Magic Mtn, a woman who refused to keep her seatbelt on during a ride was injured....and suing for a LOT.hehehe...didnt work......3rd time, I waited in the Jurors' room all day..they never called us. 4th time, the very first day I called in for an assignment, they cancelled us all......... I hope they call me again..... Jurist Prudence |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Jul 12th, 2006, 7:02pm on 07/12/06 at 16:18:22, Melissa wrote:
They dont accept no daycare as a reason?!?! Sounds to me like they want you to bring your kids with you. Its no big deal Mel, I have done jury duty before. Around here though, they only call you for a day. If you end up getting picked for a trial that will take a long time, you just have to stay. It was actually kind of fun. They even paid me $10 for missing a day's work and driving all the way over there. B$ |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by sandie99 on Jul 13th, 2006, 2:42am Hmm... I will never have to worry about that. Our justice system is bit different. But if somebody would call me in a bad time, I'd say that do they mind if I write a book/movie/episode about it... ;;D But it would be kind of cool to follow some big case in a jury... Ok, I've watched too many episodes of Perry Mason, Columbo, CSI, Murder She Wrote, Diagnosis:Murder, Matlock...etc. Sanna |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by georgej on Jul 13th, 2006, 2:58am I've been summoned three times, and interviewed for a jury twice. When they asked, "Are you acquainted with the arresting officer?," I answered "yes" both times. I was never put on a jury. Helps to know half the cops in town. Chances are good you'll skate anyway. Best, George |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Richr8 on Jul 13th, 2006, 6:59am I've been called twice. Both times I sat around reading books for two days and was never even called for an interview. Very relaxing. :) |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Summerbabe on Jul 13th, 2006, 7:30am 8) Hey mel just say your prejuidice and you may be excused. I got called twice , I sat in a court room all frigin day , missed work,second time, it was a sensitive subject, a rape case...bastard did it..and in the clink he clanked. bring soemthing to read with you, because it may take hours before your case is brought in front of judge, and remember shut off your cell phone , I forgot , it rang, ac/dc ringtone blarred...and baliff took my frigin phone till the end of day. [smiley=laugh.gif]. Let me know how you make out... all my best , Summer 8) also I was in court for a frigin long ass week!!!! |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by BarbaraD on Jul 13th, 2006, 7:50am I can't believe they wouldn't excuse you for a young child. That's worked for years. Since I'm a chronic CHer, I don't have any trouble getting out of it. I've been called a lot of times and have served on a few juries. It's not that bad - just a lot of sitting and keeping quiet. Got called on a murder trial one time (they were asking for the death penalty). A couple of days into it - gee they discovered a "voice" tape that "proved" the guy wasn't the one. Apparently it had been laying around the police station for 8 months while they kept this guy in jail. I think he ended up sueing everyone. Just be glad it's not a federal grand jury -- you could be tied up for months. Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by alchemy on Jul 13th, 2006, 9:10am Mel wear a tee shirt that says Kill em all let god sort em out. that should do it. |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by gore2424 on Jul 13th, 2006, 1:29pm Hi Mel when I got a notice I called court house told them about being chronic and on SSD and the meds I was on and next day they sent letter saying I was excused Terry |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by imnotbub on Jul 13th, 2006, 1:34pm on 07/12/06 at 15:54:19, brewcrew wrote:
This doesn't work in NJ. Here it only lasts usually for two days, that is if you don't get picked, and the days themselves could be over by or even before lunch. It really isn't that bad, and I think it would be kind of neat to get picked and actually participate. Don't sweat it, if you absolutely don't want to do it, you almost most certainly will get picked, so go in with a positive attitude and you will go home early. Best part is if you go, it will be two years before you have to worry about possibly doing it again. Steve |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by minnie on Jul 13th, 2006, 4:09pm Enjoy your vacation and don't worry about jury duty.I thought it was cool when I got notice twice for jury duty.finally someone wanted my opinion ;;D .here you are supposed to call every night to see if they need you the next day.Both times they said their were no cases for the week so I wasn't needed.fine and dandy I'll keep my opinions to myself where they'll be appreciated.I may not agree with my opinions but I'll appreciate them LOL.... Minnie p.s. how's Jesse and Lily doing with the lyme desease? only on here pnce in a blue moon so haven't read the board yet.hope their doing good. |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by JeffB on Jul 13th, 2006, 5:10pm on 07/13/06 at 07:30:40, Summerbabe wrote:
AC/DC in the court room....lmao. What sound was it? Shoot to thrill? |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Charlie on Jul 16th, 2006, 10:31pm They never call me. I believe it has to do with not having a drivers license. Now that I have a New York non-driver ID, I wonder....but then I do have seizures. I was asked to testify in a civil thing for a relative but I was let go. It might have been interesting though. Charlie http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/INQUISITION SMILEY.gif |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by brewcrew on Jul 16th, 2006, 10:48pm on 07/13/06 at 13:34:20, imnotbub wrote:
I was kinda halfway jokin' around. I should have put a winkie ;) |
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Title: Re: Oh man, I've been picked for Jury duty... Post by Melissa on Jul 16th, 2006, 10:53pm This thread has taken on a life of its own! LOL!!! BTW Minnie, Jesse takes his last pill this evening and I'm waiting to hear from the doctors about the results of Lily's 2nd blood draw (hopefully tomorrow). Thanks for asking hon! |
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