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• I got jury duty about 2 years ago but wasn't picked. It was a case where a husband beat up his wife and she ended up dying from her injuries.
  I wanted to get picked. I only got paid like .50 a mile to the courthouse and back so my check was a grand total of about $15.

  By  UziCue, at 7/10/2006 09:33:00 PM
  
   
  
  

• I have always gotten out of it... the last few times I have been called I have "had a small dependent child at home."
  
  My girlfriend once was excused from a medical malpractice case because it involved a rare procedure that I had had done and she was too familiar with it for the defense attorney's comfort!
  
  I wouldn't mind serving... if it were interesting!

  By  Kristin, at 7/10/2006 09:39:00 PM
  
   
  
  

• I've been waiting my whole damned life to be on a jury. With my luck, I'll get some shitty case. I want a murder or a good, dirty, raunch divorce or criminal case. Yes, I need help.

  By  used*to*be*me*, at 7/11/2006 01:25:00 AM
  
   
  
  

• I haven't been yet, and while I live in Italy (2 1/2 more years!) I don't think it's possible. By that time I'll probably be looking forward to it.

  By  R. Robyn, at 7/11/2006 01:58:00 AM
  
   
  
  

• Yes, I served on jury duty once. I hear people complain about it all the time. I thought it was fun. I was only selected for one case however. It was a man making terroristic threats against his wife. The rest of the week I was there I read a book. Got paid full salary for my time there by my employer...problem??
  
  I just got a form in the mail last week to determine if I was eligible for jury duty. But I'll be a full time student by then, so, I may not be able to do it this time round.
  
  Have fun!!

  By  Carnealian, at 7/11/2006 07:06:00 AM
  
   
  
  

• Never been picked. But now because I'm married to a lawyer, it's less likely that I'd actually be picked for a jury. Damn. I was all ready with my "I heart legalized marijuana t-shirt"

  By  Dorothy, at 7/11/2006 09:46:00 AM
  
   
  
  

• No, but I kind of want to. When it's over you better post the details. I hope it was a good one.

  By  Jolynn, at 7/11/2006 10:33:00 AM
  
   
  
  

• I had to report for town court a few months ago. The guy took a plea at the last second -- he was there with his lawyer. He was there for "forcible touch" -- with his daughter-in-law! Eww.

  By  Marie, at 7/11/2006 10:41:00 AM
  
   
  
  

• I've been called many times but never picked.
  
  Apparently (here at least) going to vote increases your odds of being summoned.
  
  I'd like to serve. I once came close - I was in the final group and the lawyers were questioning us to see who they wanted. But it was a case about a 20 year old that climbed in a window to have (consensual) sex with a 14 year old, and I couldn't help but speak my mind. Apparently some lawyer didn't want to risk having me on the jury.

  By  Silly Old Bear, at 7/11/2006 11:48:00 AM
  
   
  
  

• I was a nanny and got off because i was a primary care giver...I cant imagine having to be hold up in a room bored out of my mind....

  By  Shannon, at 7/11/2006 12:58:00 PM
  
   
  
  

• I've never done jury duty, it's very different over here though, if you're picked for jury duty then you're on the jury...there's no choosing from a big group! Hope this one does finish tomorrow and doesn't drag on for too long.

  By  Claire, at 7/11/2006 01:39:00 PM
  
   
  
  

• I have only been called for jury duty once luckly I was in college and did not have to go.

  By  Crazy Dan, at 7/11/2006 04:39:00 PM
  
   
  
  

• I've been called once and was so excited...then my boss wrote them saying i couldnt serve...the JERK

  By  KaraMia, at 7/11/2006 06:51:00 PM
  
   
  
  

• I've never been selected.
  
  My Mom was chosen to be on a panel deciding the fate of a local police officer though. He had bene fired for allegedly spending hours and hours on duty at the local Texaco and diner. And he appealed. He was a minority, and that was a big part of their case, I think.

  By  Bone, at 7/12/2006 10:00:00 AM
  
   
  
  

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