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In reply to the discussion: I've never served on a jury. Have you? [View all]MANative
(4,117 posts)27. Called for a Federal Grand Jury but rejected...
The Clerk told me that it was because I had studied Law (five courses in Constitutional Law in college) and because I reported that I was directly related to nine attorneys (FIL, BIL, 4 uncles, 1st cousin, 2 nephews). The questionnaire was intense - more than 10 pages - and took over an hour to complete. They asked about relationships to attorneys, law enforcement officers, work in legal/adjacent professions, courses taken in college, etc. etc. etc. I was hoping to serve, but it was not to be!
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Summoned many times over the years. All but once sent home without being called up. Selected
chia
Aug 2021
#5
I always get excluded before or at voir dire.. some professional occupations and backgrounds
hlthe2b
Aug 2021
#7
Was called several times ages ago... same ole, same ole... married to a lawyer. NEXT!
secondwind
Aug 2021
#10
Never called. Was once the main prosecuton witness in a serious hit and run. After
niyad
Aug 2021
#13
yes, early 2017, LA criminal case (started at the Airport Courthouse, was sent to Santa Monica)
Celerity
Aug 2021
#17
Here in MD, if you serve (or even if you spend all day not being called)...
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#42
Been summoned twice. First time , the case never went to trial so jury was dismissed.
JoanofArgh
Aug 2021
#40