Jury Duty

[MrsCat 6]

In the nearly 4 years I have know my husband, he has had 4 jury duty notices. Last week he got another notice, which requests particular info about his suitability to be on jury. He moved to Hawaii about 8 months ago, so he figured it would be in the clear for at least a few years.

I've never had jury duty notice in Canada - I actually don't know a single person who has.

Anyone else got jury duty notice? Did you get out of it? Did you serve?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I got one and served on a jury a few weeks after I was naturalized. They didn't lose any time. I enjoyed the experience. Probably wouldn't if I was called every year but serving on a jury is overall a worthwhile contribution to our legal and governmental system.

[MrsCat 6]

I got one and served on a jury a few weeks after I was naturalized. They didn't lose any time. I enjoyed the experience. Probably wouldn't if I was called every year but serving on a jury is overall a worthwhile contribution to our legal and governmental system.

I agree with you, so does my husband. When he told his coworker (life long resident of Hawaii) he said "yeah, I got one of those once, and it was a real waste of time. So every time I get another one, I throw it in the trash. Its not registered mail, they don't know if I've actually got it." Oh Steve is so cranky!

[panamania79 2]

In the nearly 4 years I have know my husband, he has had 4 jury duty notices. Last week he got another notice, which requests particular info about his suitability to be on jury. He moved to Hawaii about 8 months ago, so he figured it would be in the clear for at least a few years.

I've never had jury duty notice in Canada - I actually don't know a single person who has.

Anyone else got jury duty notice? Did you get out of it? Did you serve?

Yes,and I throw them in the garbage.I served on a jury once and it was BORING !

[akdiver 3]

My wife got one recently, and she isn't even a citizen.

[Ban Hammer 13,619]

i get them from time to time, i go for jury selection and never get picked. darn!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

i get them from time to time, i go for jury selection and never get picked. darn!

Try not to shout "Hang them!" when asked if you can reach a verdict based on the evidence presented.

[natty bumppo 297]

been there ... done that ... hung the jury

served with a bunch of idiots ... had to stand my ground to prevent idiots from taking the easy way out .... they finally saw my point ... case closed

[MrsCat 6]

been there ... done that ... hung the jury

served with a bunch of idiots ... had to stand my ground to prevent idiots from taking the easy way out .... they finally saw my point ... case closed

That is my husband's goal too.

Edited September 9, 2008 by cattattude

[akdiver 3]

If I ever get on a jury, I'm going to vote "not guilty" and stick with it.

[MrsCat 6]

If I ever get on a jury, I'm going to vote "not guilty" and stick with it.

When called for jury duty in Ketchikan, my husband always said he'd go with guilty and sleep through the trial. According to him chances are the people were from Metlakatla and guilty.

[IAMX 3,055]

I got called for jury duty when I was 20 and 21. One time I had to convince the judge to dismiss me, they called me back soon after, next time I just made myself seem as biased as possible, and was let go. Thankfully haven't been called back since then. When I needed a job, or wanted a day off of my current one, where were they? Nowhere!

[natty bumppo 297]

been there ... done that ... hung the jury

served with a bunch of idiots ... had to stand my ground to prevent idiots from taking the easy way out .... they finally saw my point ... case closed

That is my husband's goal too.

didn't mean to do that .... just what the other idiots (jurors) wanted was so wrong ... they just wanted to go home .... well even the judge was late for dinner that day.

[Ban Hammer 13,619]

i get them from time to time, i go for jury selection and never get picked. darn!

Try not to shout "Hang them!" when asked if you can reach a verdict based on the evidence presented.

i don't even get selected, so i can't say that!

[akdiver 3]

If I ever get on a jury, I'm going to vote "not guilty" and stick with it.

When called for jury duty in Ketchikan, my husband always said he'd go with guilty and sleep through the trial. According to him chances are the people were from Metlakatla and guilty.

Everybody is guilty of something. Edited September 9, 2008 by akdiver