Thar Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Might as well do a topic on this. Discuss jury duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugendramon Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 no idea how it works, care to run it down for third world monkey me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 -insert family guy "Awful lot of honkys in here" video- Stupid youtube doesnt have a good quality version of that scene >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I vaguely recall getting a letter of summons for it one time when I was in middle school. Parent had to send it back, telling them that I was too young for it. (And why did the government not check if I was 18 years of age at the time? When that happened, I was 12-13ish.) But now, I should be old enough for it; though if I ever get it, hopefully it doesn't fall on an exam day or something. ---- As for the thing itself, you're basically deciding the fate of someone for whatever particular crime and thing they committed. You, alongside 11 other people. Honestly, I probably don't want to do it; but if I have to, well that can't be avoided. At least you get some form of compensation for doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 no idea how it works, care to run it down for third world monkey me? Every legal citizen over the age of 18 with a driver's license/eligibility to vote are drawn randomly to be summoned to their local court as a juror every two years. Each person summoned is then interviewed by an attorney to be considered being seated as a juror before the judge during a series of trials scheduled at a certain time. Trials can last from 2 to 14 days according to my local court's FAQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Every legal citizen over the age of 18 with a driver's license/eligibility to vote are drawn randomly to be summoned to their local court as a juror every two years. Each person summoned is then interviewed by an attorney to be considered being seated as a juror before the judge during a series of trials scheduled at a certain time. Trials can last from 2 to 14 days according to my local court's FAQ. So, basically, don't apply to vote, and you dodge it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 So, basically, don't apply to vote, and you dodge it? Or don't get a driver's license. You're registered as a legal citizen with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I registered to vote last year, so eventually I'll get that letter again. Just a matter of when it'll happen and/or if I'm good enough when it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I could actually benefit from this, cause if I can get myself in a jury through the interview, that would help me in further interviews for a career in my major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I vaguely recall getting a letter of summons for it one time when I was in middle school.Parent had to send it back, telling them that I was too young for it. (And why did the government not check if I was 18 years of age at the time? When that happened, I was 12-13ish.) But now, I should be old enough for it; though if I ever get it, hopefully it doesn't fall on an exam day or something. ----As for the thing itself, you're basically deciding the fate of someone for whatever particular crime and thing they committed.You, alongside 11 other people. Honestly, I probably don't want to do it; but if I have to, well that can't be avoided.At least you get some form of compensation for doing it.You can postpone going if you have a good reason. Like saying your a student and don't want to take time way from school could get you out. Or don't get a driver's license. You're registered as a legal citizen with either.What about a passport out of curiosity. I have neither a license (though I do/did have a permit) nor am I registered to vote which might explain why I haven't been called even though I've been eligible for almost 5 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 What about a passport out of curiosity. I have neither a license (though I do/did have a permit) nor am I registered to vote which might explain why I haven't been called even though I've been eligible for almost 5 years now. I got my passport at age 17, and 18 is the minimum age, so I don't think that considers you eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I got my passport at age 17, and 18 is the minimum age, so I don't think that considers you eligible.Makes sense. I was curious because of the "legal citizen" bit and I thought that could also play a role in it. Honestly, this is something I am 100% clueless on so gaining some knowledge seems like a good thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Got called once, got out of it because of school. I kind of think it sounds fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Flyer - Sakura Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 You can postpone going if you have a good reason. Like saying your a student and don't want to take time way from school could get you out. I'm still in college, so yeah I can use that as an excuse. Or if I have to take care of my parents as they get older and other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalltear Bloodfallen Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Allways been weirdly interested by the concept behind jury duty, probably because the only way to be called in on the equivalent here is to basicly already work in the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Considering most cases last at least 2 days, I might be able to get out of the second day cause I have class then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinken111 Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Had it once, didnt eveen make it to the floor though. Strange thing is that most civil cases are settled out of court and its a civic duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thar Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Had it once, didnt eveen make it to the floor though. Strange thing is that most civil cases are settled out of court and its a civic duty. That was the case for me. I was selected as a juror, but the case changed, so they had to summon another jury entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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