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TLO · 11-13-2019, 10:04 AM

I've been selected for Jury Duty! Hooray!

Is there any way to know if I'll actually have to report besides calling the hotline number the night before?

I ask because I have quite the busy week at work next week, and it would be very beneficial to know if I'm going to need to report or not. (Those nuggets at McDonald's aren't going to fry themselves!!)

My online research has failed me.

Any help appreciated.

KS Smitty · 11-13-2019, 04:03 PM

I've been called for district court jury duty a few times and was selected 2 different times. I got lucky in that both trials only took that day. I was also called for federal jury duty when Bob Stephen was being tried for being a crooked politician, got out of that by honestly answering that I have a distrust of politicians and he was probably guilty.

I don't understand why people want to get out of jury duty, it's probably the biggest privilege Americans have, to be tried in front of a jury of your peers. If regular folks skip out of jury duty who's going to be deciding the fate of those charged with crimes?

Of course a lot of you could just send your posts on here to the judge and get immediately excused.

Simply Red · 11-13-2019, 04:12 PM

Tell them you have - Nausea+heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach..................

Diarrheaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..

**MahiMike** · 11-13-2019, 05:07 PM

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I am curious. I own my own business, and if I am selected for Jury Duty that went to trial it will literally cost me thousands of dollars in lost business.

If I said,"Since you are costing me thousands, I am going to vote the opposite of the other jurors no matter what.", what would happen to me?

I've tried that one too and it worked. The judge let me go.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 11-13-2019, 06:28 PM

I got off several times by calling in and telling them my feed mill manager was on vacation in Mexico and if I missed work then 17000 hogs would go hungry. Thus Animal neglect/cruelty.

PunkinDrublic · 11-13-2019, 06:43 PM

I was selected for jury duty in Dallas county in 2017. This woman was accessory to armed robbery of a quick trip. The robbers snatched one of the victims purse. It just so happened the victims purse had a cell phone connected to some headphones. The victim was on the phone with a friend at the time of the robbery. The person on the other end of the phone had the presence of mind to use her sons phone to call the cops and they were easily able to ping the location of the criminals.

The defense tried to argue that the robbers forced this woman at gunpoint to be their getaway driver, but when you listen to the call, the robbers and this lady can all be heard whooping it up and laughing about it in the getaway car.

Anyway it was her second offense for armed robbery. There was a minimum sentence of 10 years and we ended up giving her 30 years. I missed a week of work and got 12 bucks a day.

It was an interesting experience and I’m glad I did it.

**2112** · 11-13-2019, 06:53 PM

If you’re a petit juror always wait until the absolute last second to answer the questionnaire. I have never been picked doing that (always excuses the day before when I called)

Frazod · 11-13-2019, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bikemike

I have never ever received a jury notice!

I haven't either, and I am registered to vote. Of course, I was a court reporter in the Navy, so God knows I've spent enough time in a court room. I figure it'll happen eventually, but hasn't so far.

I would imagine I'd get kicked off by defense counsel rather quickly, though. I plan on bringing a shoelace with me and fashioning a noose out of it while answering their questions about my thoughts regarding crime and punishment.

**2112** · 11-13-2019, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Frazod

I haven't either, and I am registered to vote. Of course, I was a court reporter in the Navy, so God knows I've spent enough time in a court room. I figure it'll happen eventually, but hasn't so far.

I would imagine I'd get kicked off by defense counsel rather quickly, though. I plan on bringing a shoelace with me and fashioning a noose out of it while answering their questions about my thoughts regarding crime and punishment.

I get it every four years. Only been called twice (both times I answered the questionnaire too quickly lol) 1995 criminal trial (a pedophile/incest case involving an Egyptian family) I got called up and put in the box and the judge asked me if I had any issues with this case. I said yes, I was fraudulently sued by a foreigner (judge smiles and says thank you, you’re excused)

Coyote · 11-13-2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Frazod

I haven't either, and I am registered to vote. Of course, I was a court reporter in the Navy, so God knows I've spent enough time in a court room. I figure it'll happen eventually, but hasn't so far.

I would imagine I'd get kicked off by defense counsel rather quickly, though. I plan on bringing a shoelace with me and fashioning a noose out of it while answering their questions about my thoughts regarding crime and punishment.

Yeah probably would work. I was once picked for federal court and was promptly thrown off due my background during voir dire by the defense.

Frazod · 11-13-2019, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by D2112

I get it every four years. Only been called twice (both times I answered the questionnaire too quickly lol) 1995 criminal trial (a pedophile/incest case involving an Egyptian family) I got called up and put in the box and the judge asked me if I had any issues with this case. I said yes, I was fraudulently sued by a foreigner (judge smiles and says thank you, you’re excused)

Every four years? Jesus. You've got civic duty coming out your ass.

When I was younger I moved around a lot, so I figured that was the main reason I was never called. But I've lived in the same place for nearly 19 years now, and still.... nothing.

(knocks on wood)

Chiefshrink · 11-13-2019, 07:18 PM

Do you have a friend who is a Medical Dr.? Have him write you a pre-excused abscence due to mental health(depression) reasons. Tell them you are right in the middle of "shock therapy".

**2112** · 11-13-2019, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Frazod

Every four years? Jesus. You've got civic duty coming out your ass.

When I was younger I moved around a lot, so I figured that was the main reason I was never called. But I've lived in the same place for nearly 19 years now, and still.... nothing.

(knocks on wood)

Yes, I’ve lived in this god forsaken shit hole for my entire life lol that’s gotta be it.

Is it a veteran/military thing? Not being called? It might be

Frazod · 11-13-2019, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Coyote

Yeah probably would work. I was once picked for federal court and was promptly thrown off due my background during voir dire by the defense.

You'd think anybody with my background would get kicked off fairly quickly, but you never know. I know our justice system has plenty of problems, but for the most part, if you're there, you're guilty. That's certainly been my experience.

Back in my Navy days, acquittals almost never happened (if you think you're ****ed as a defendant in the real world, you're quadruple ****ed in a military court). IIRC the conviction rate was above 99%. If you **** up badly enough to warrant an actual court martial, that basically means that your commanding officer, the guy who wants to send you to jail, personally selects the jury pools. And he's not likely to fill those panels with bleeding hearts and chaplains. During the three years I was stationed at the Legal Service Office at Great Lakes, three guys were found not guilty. There was this one guy who was accused of dealing drugs. He fought it, and loudly and effectively proclaimed his innocence, and based mainly on the strength of his testimony was acquitted.

After the trial, one of my buddies ran into him at a local bar, and he admitted that he was guilty as ****. Weasel level = 100.

So my default position is guilty or you wouldn't be there. It would take a lot to shake that.

Frazod · 11-13-2019, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by D2112

Yes, I’ve lived in this god forsaken shit hole for my entire life lol that’s gotta be it.

Is it a veteran/military thing? Not being called? It might be

I can't imagine that it would be, but who knows? I'm certainly not going to ask them.

Chiefshrink · 11-13-2019, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Frazod

You'd think anybody with my background would get kicked off fairly quickly, but you never know. I know our justice system has plenty of problems, but for the most part, if you're there, you're guilty. That's certainly been my experience.

Back in my Navy days, acquittals almost never happened (if you think you're ****ed as a defendant in the real world, you're quadruple ****ed in a military court). IIRC the conviction rate was above 99%. If you **** up badly enough to warrant an actual court martial, that basically means that your commanding officer, the guy who wants to send you to jail, personally selects the jury pools. And he's not likely to fill those panels with bleeding hearts and chaplains. During the three years I was stationed at the Legal Service Office at Great Lakes, three guys were found not guilty. There was this one guy who was accused of dealing drugs. He fought it, and loudly and effectively proclaimed his innocence, and based mainly on the strength of his testimony was acquitted.

After the trial, one of my buddies ran into him at a local bar, and he admitted that he was guilty as ****. Weasel level = 100.

So my default position is guilty or you wouldn't be there. It would take a lot to shake that.

Frazod the "Hangin Judge" !!!!!

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TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $2004900	Jury Duty I've been selected for Jury Duty! Hooray! Is there any way to know if I'll actually have to report besides calling the hotline number the night before? I ask because I have quite the busy week at work next week, and it would be very beneficial to know if I'm going to need to report or not. (Those nuggets at McDonald's aren't going to fry themselves!!) My online research has failed me. Any help appreciated.
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KS Smitty Cool as a Cucumber Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: on the edge Casino cash: $3676717	I've been called for district court jury duty a few times and was selected 2 different times. I got lucky in that both trials only took that day. I was also called for federal jury duty when Bob Stephen was being tried for being a crooked politician, got out of that by honestly answering that I have a distrust of politicians and he was probably guilty. I don't understand why people want to get out of jury duty, it's probably the biggest privilege Americans have, to be tried in front of a jury of your peers. If regular folks skip out of jury duty who's going to be deciding the fate of those charged with crimes? Of course a lot of you could just send your posts on here to the judge and get immediately excused. __________________ A D with Sneed is a D indeed.
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11-13-2019, 06:43 PM	#50
PunkinDrublic Stay down bitch! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $6480670	I was selected for jury duty in Dallas county in 2017. This woman was accessory to armed robbery of a quick trip. The robbers snatched one of the victims purse. It just so happened the victims purse had a cell phone connected to some headphones. The victim was on the phone with a friend at the time of the robbery. The person on the other end of the phone had the presence of mind to use her sons phone to call the cops and they were easily able to ping the location of the criminals. The defense tried to argue that the robbers forced this woman at gunpoint to be their getaway driver, but when you listen to the call, the robbers and this lady can all be heard whooping it up and laughing about it in the getaway car. Anyway it was her second offense for armed robbery. There was a minimum sentence of 10 years and we ended up giving her 30 years. I missed a week of work and got 12 bucks a day. It was an interesting experience and I’m glad I did it. __________________ Disappointing my parents since 1976 Last edited by PunkinDrublic; 11-13-2019 at 06:51 PM..
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