OT/Question regarding bailing on jury duty?

[Deertick]

When 40% don't show up on a consistent basis*, usually the Judge issues an amnesty of sorts**, to voluntarily come in to explain. After that expires, they are hauled in (free transportation!) to explain themselves. As Mike said, most tell the truth. All (except valid exclusions) are usually recalled very shortly after. A second no show is a big no no.


*Pecentages can vary between 1-100%

**Depends on how ornery, the Judge is

[Anthony S.]

The bright side is that there'll probably be alot of people in your cell block who need dental care.

[sycks22]

I also got Jury duty next week, not excited. It'll be tough missing time as a teacher if they take me. I laughed at the T206 card thrown in.

[SetBuilder]

I love jury duty! I always hope I get picked for a gory murder trial.

[ullmandds]

I just returned from my 2 hour lunch break...more wasted time!!!!!!

I wouldn't mind sitting in on a jury...or performing my civic duty...if I didn't have to make up the patient time at work...as well as the lack of production which affects my whole office...not just me...like 20 people?!

Thanks for the t206...as bored as I've been here...it made me laugh!!!!!

[chaddurbin]

bring the large ass herzog with you, tell the judge if he needs anything to talk to "this guy". you'll be momentarily dismissed.

[ibuysportsephemera]

As the owner of a small business, I have asked and been excused every time I have been called (probably 5 or 6 times in 30 years). I did have to go down to the court and talk to an employee though, so one day was shot each time.

Jeff

[nolemmings]

Peter, tough it out. Down here anyway, if you make it through the whole day without being called you're done and won't be receiving another summons for a long while minimum (although Federal Court uses its own system and you could be haled there). Things could be worse, you could be actually empaneled on a jury for a multi-week trial

As an attorney I hate it when I am summoned for jury duty if only because there is almost no chance in hell I would ever get picked, so it's a guaranteed waste of time. Still, there is a civic duty and I have sat in that chair as you are now. Down here they do a pretty good job of letting you go early if the caseload is light. Good luck.

[zljones]

When I did jury duty, I sat in room with other people for 6 hours and I never even did the jury duty, just sat there and fell asleep in a chair and did crossword puzzles.

I do also agree with Vintagetoppsguy that how do they know that you receieved the papers, when they do not serve it or send with delivery confirmation? I am almost positive they have fail safes in place for people that never recieve the paperwork. I am sure you do not get prosecuted on the first no show.