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yonder

(10,272 posts)
21. I got called a few times and sat once.
Fri Jun 23, 2023, 06:23 PM
Jun 2023

The testimony and deliberations weren't that fun - it's serious work, but it was a very rewarding experience overall. I got to see up close how some things work - especially interesting were the steps the system took to keep the jury uncontaminated. Then, after our decision, the judge took an hour or so to answer any and all questions we had about the process.

I'd say embrace it. It is our duty after all.

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Try to avoid True Dough Jun 2023 #1
"Try to avoid having a torrid affair with the accused". LuckyCharms Jun 2023 #10
All I can say, Lucky, is that True Dough Jun 2023 #12
I have been on two jury trials. Matter of fact, I been selected again and I can Emile Jun 2023 #2
It's no fun, trust me. I got my first jury summons at age 18, before I had even voted. Glorfindel Jun 2023 #3
I've served on two juries: LuckyCharms Jun 2023 #4
Bring something to read. You will likely be sitting and waiting a lot before you find out whether RockRaven Jun 2023 #5
I have had jury duty. Three days. LakeArenal Jun 2023 #6
Be excited to serve! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #7
Federal jury I served on one of the best/most interesting experiences of my life. elleng Jun 2023 #8
Don't be nervous. The first time, I was wound up Tetrachloride Jun 2023 #9
I got to the point where they were interviewing jurors MiniMe Jun 2023 #11
I was summoned once for jury duty. wnylib Jun 2023 #13
I've served on 3 juries for murder cases. It was quite the experience. Siwsan Jun 2023 #14
Called twice, served once Easterncedar Jun 2023 #15
I've probably received a half-dozen JD notices in my time Xavier Breath Jun 2023 #16
I think Rebl2 Jun 2023 #17
I've been called many times, and selected once. cloudbase Jun 2023 #18
Haha. My "pay" didn't even fill my tank. LakeArenal Jun 2023 #20
I served twice before earning my advanced degrees... for 32 years, crickets Model35mech Jun 2023 #19
I got called a few times and sat once. yonder Jun 2023 #21
interesting dembotoz Jun 2023 #22
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