jury duty (1)

March 11, 2015

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I always enjoy Dan’s stories. This one might inspire me to share my own experience with Jury Duty, but, given the title, I don’t think he’s done yet. Let’s see how this plays out.

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Nowadays you serve one day of jury duty and you’re done . Well , you’re not done if you’re chosen for a jury . The trial might last two or three days . When the verdict comes in , then you’re done . In the past , I’ve been called for ” a panel ” but then not chosen for the jury . That was on my first day at the courthouse , and I was done . I’ve been on several juries over the years .

It used to be that jury duty was 10 days . People didn’t want to join a jury on their ninth or tenth day . That would extend their service , most likely , for a few more days . You could spot the short-timers as the jury was being picked . They were the ones telling the judge why they shouldn’t be…

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evelyneholingue

March 11, 2015 at 8:59 am

Jury Duty and stories related to the experience are always fascinating. I hope that you’ll follow in Dan’s traces in write your own post about that. By the way one of the reasons I wanted to become an American citizen was to get the chance to be on jury duty at least once. Didn’t happen yet, although I’ve been asked several times. Trials were always canceled at the last minute.

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1. Dan Antion
  
  March 11, 2015 at 9:19 am
  
  I am hoping Dan follows-up with a part-2, but I think that I will write about my experience at some point. I’ve been selected twice, but never actually made it as far as rendering a verdict. It’s more complicated than it appears once you’re actually in in the box.
  
  It’s funny that you are hoping to get called. Most of the people I know are trying to avoid serving. Thanks for the comment.
  
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  1. evelyneholingue
    
    March 11, 2015 at 4:42 pm
    
    Now that I know more about the whole process I’m not as excited about the prospect! But I would still do my job. 😊
    
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    1. Dan Antion
      
      March 11, 2015 at 4:54 pm
      
      Dan did post part-2 today. I’m not sure which way it will push you. If you ever reach the point where you decide that you would rather not serve, expect the invitation to arrive. I think they know.
      
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loisajay

March 12, 2015 at 7:14 am

Every year like clockwork I receive my summons. Been selected twice. Quite the sobering experience, but I do enjoy it.

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1. Dan Antion
  
  March 12, 2015 at 8:11 am
  
  You should check Dan’s blog again today. He posted a part-3 (final) which is kind of comical. I’ve been summoned twice and picked twice. A sobering experience indeed, but not one that I enjoyed.
  
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  1. loisajay
    
    March 12, 2015 at 9:13 pm
    
    I just read part 3–what a riot! Can you imagine the judge trying to keep order in a court like that?!
    
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    1. Dan Antion
      
      March 12, 2015 at 9:20 pm
      
      I think it would be pretty hard for the judge not to be laughing.
      
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