Melissa in St Louis Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Besides getting up too early and wasting a babysitter?:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Besides getting up too early and wasting a babysitter?:glare: Out here, it is hurry up and wait. Bring a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My experience was that there is a lot of waiting. You go and sign in (there were signs everywhere telling us where to go ). Then they direct you into a big room where you wait fill in some paperwork, I think (not sure about this part), and wait while they call different people for different cases. Those not divvied up for the cases then get to go home. I was called for a case, so we all trooped to another room where we waited and filled in more paperwork. Then they started a process of winnowing down our group. . . In my case, I had to go for a second day of the winnowing process before I was excused from the case and jury duty for that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Yes, I would expect it to be a boring complete waste of time. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Take a book because there is a lot of down-time. Also, take enough cash in case you get something from a vending machine or a nearby restaurant for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 My dh did it a couple weeks ago and he was finished within 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in St Louis Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 My dh did it a couple weeks ago and he was finished within 2 hours. What made them release him so quickly? What is the magic phrase I can say to have them let me go early?;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 What made them release him so quickly? What is the magic phrase I can say to have them let me go early?;) They settled, didn't need a jury. That seems to happen fairly often around here. He joked that he would tell the judge that he could tell if someone's guilty just by looking at them. I think you might get in trouble for that though. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Yep, take a book or a magazine...and a sweater in case the room is cold. I found it a great day to people watch. I played the how would you cast this person in a novel or movie. :D I was in a group that had to hang around for three hours after lunch in case we were needed. For me, it was a quiet day to read. Jury duty is a a small inconvenience for making our judicial system work. Thanks for serving with a smile. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Yes, definitely bring a book--or two. Lots of waiting around. Also, every county is probably different, but I only had to go in for 3 days out of a 2-week term. Some weeks they don't have many cases. When I did it, I spent probably half of my time waiting in the jury room. I was considered for two cases and of those was selected for one. I actually sort of enjoyed my time on the jury, it was interesting seeing how things work up close. It was also sobering being in a position to decide whether or not another human being would spend time in jail. Even once you're on a jury, you end up sitting around and waiting a lot while things are worked on in the courtroom. We spent hours discussing the case and the law before we came to a verdict. After we did, the lawyers were waiting for us in the hall to find out why we came to the conclusion we did. After my case was over, I still had to check in every day (again, it's different in every county), but I didn't have to go back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Thanks for the question. I have been called for my first jury duty on the 11th. Guess I need to remember to bring a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 You'll be absolutely, devastatingly miserable if you forget your book. Other than that, I really enjoyed being a part of the process. Helped me remember things that make our country great. I also enjoyed the atmosphere of being among some really bright people. The judge, lawyers, and many of those who testified were very intelligent, and it was a pleasure to hear logical arguments on both sides. ETA: I also brought some little snacks in my bag, and was very glad I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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