I got chosen..
02-21-2011, 10:51 AM
#51
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I once served on a double murder (victims were young boys) death penalty case. Quite honestly, it was emotionally difficult, and an overwhelming responsibility, BUT...I am so glad I was chosen.
It was very interesting to see the system in action and I felt honored to be trusted with that responsibility.
It was very interesting to see the system in action and I felt honored to be trusted with that responsibility.
02-21-2011, 11:08 AM
#52
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Location: Georgia
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We're from a rather small (population wise) county here in GA. I have to call next weekend to see if I have to report. My husband has never been summoned, nor my son who majored in political science and would LOVE to serve. This will be my 3rd time in the past few years. Must give them good answers to their questions and they like me~!
02-21-2011, 11:52 AM
#53
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 911
Last time I got called somehow ended up in a trail for a DUI for my neighbor's nephew. I was an alternate when they were asking questions of the jury and then when they called me to be one of the 12....they didn't ask me any questions. Luckily they pled a lesser charge and I didn't have to vote.
Another time during the questioning, I kept answering yes to questions such as "do you or anyone you know work for an insurance company" (I did) and after answering yes to six or seven of a dozen questions, I was pulled aside for additional questions. I was dismissed from serving, but I think I would have made a great expert witness for the case.
All in all, I have been called four times, so hopefully I am done.
Another time during the questioning, I kept answering yes to questions such as "do you or anyone you know work for an insurance company" (I did) and after answering yes to six or seven of a dozen questions, I was pulled aside for additional questions. I was dismissed from serving, but I think I would have made a great expert witness for the case.
All in all, I have been called four times, so hopefully I am done.
02-21-2011, 11:58 AM
#55
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Location: Lake Stevens, WA
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Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
man.. since I got married and changed my name I've been called at least 2 times a year. Been called at least 10 times in the 5 years I've been married. :( In 2008, when I was pregnant with my daughter and on bed rest they decided that I could serve on a jury, and the trial date was supposed to start about a week before my due date. that was so uncomfortable sitting there. They wouldn't even give me a potty break when I was 9 months pregnant.
Hate Jury Duty! I hope I never serve again. I've done 3 trials. Call someone else. My mother, active military all her life, has always wanted to serve. Never been called. How the heck do they keep calling me?????
Hate Jury Duty! I hope I never serve again. I've done 3 trials. Call someone else. My mother, active military all her life, has always wanted to serve. Never been called. How the heck do they keep calling me?????
02-21-2011, 12:59 PM
#57
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Upstate, SC
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tomorrow is the big day - I'm looking forward to it! and as a bonus, I get paid $10 per day and mileage LOL
I work from home so it will be nice to get out amongst people for a little while, by the time it is over, I'll probably ready to crawl back under my rock for a while :thumbup:
I work from home so it will be nice to get out amongst people for a little while, by the time it is over, I'll probably ready to crawl back under my rock for a while :thumbup:
02-21-2011, 02:48 PM
#60
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Atlanta, Ga
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They have called me several times since we moved to Atlanta. I went once, did not get chosen. Got sicker talked to my doc, got a letter from him. They've called me several times since and now after I talked to a jury supervisor, I now have a number to give them for my excuse. I would serve, but between pain issues and brainfog and short term memory loss....I wouldn't want me on a jury! :-)
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