R44 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I was wondering if anyone here ever served on a jury? Coming out of college, I was summoned to jury duty and made it into the courtroom to be questioned by the lawyers in a civil case. But I provided to many "candid answers" and was politely told to hit the road less than 2 minutes after leaving the witness stand -- Plantiff's lawyer thought I was way too biased, because I suggested, among other things, that "it's possible" his client was faking a injury from and basketball fight and I also noted I would not mind being sucker punched if it meant a 2 million dollar payout (or even a fraction of that amount). A cynic could suggest I was trying to get out of doing jury duty with these replies, but I was told to give only honest answers and I did. Only a mindless drone would not believe someone wouldn't fake an injury in a lawsuit? Yesterday I was summoned again to Superior Court. I sat for three hrs. in the court rooms new, spacious lounge filling out forms and reading news papers, but only 32 of 71 people were selected for questioning and I wasn't one of them. Now, I won't complain at all, because I sort of fear the economic impact on me if I had to stop working for a long period of time due to jury duty. But another part (small part) of me wonders what it'd be like to serve on jury? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Moses Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 F no, I always chucked those notices in the garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 i rarely get notices. I've never had to go to the court, always got dismissed over the automated phone system I would love to serve on a Grand Jury someday. Wish I could volunteer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I did for one day and then the case was dropped because it had no merit and the prosecutor was a buffoon. It was semi interesting, but if I never serve again it will be too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R44 Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 i rarely get notices. I've never had to go to the court, always got dismissed over the automated phone system I would love to serve on a Grand Jury someday. Wish I could volunteer. Yea, here in Connecticut you can opt out of jury duty for 3 years after appearing. While at the courthouse yesterday a 50'ish year old women was told by the clerk she could leave yesterday because she served in 2007 and responded with "can I please stay, I love serving"....she did get the call. Also, a 60-something year old women sitting a few rows in front of me told another lady she did this before and it was "a lot of fun".... I'm thinking these women are abberations. I bet I'd swing towards Green DNA's response if I ever made it onto a jury -- I'd get so bored, that I'd want to leave as soon as possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Yea, here in Connecticut you can opt out of jury duty for 3 years after appearing. While at the courthouse yesterday a 50'ish year old women was told by the clerk she could leave yesterday because she served in 2007 and responded with "can I please stay, I love serving"....she did get the call. Also, a 60-something year old women sitting a few rows in front of me told another lady she did this before and it was "a lot of fun".... I'm thinking these women are abberations. I bet I'd swing towards Green DNA's response if I ever made it onto a jury -- I'd get so bored, that I'd want to leave as soon as possible? I would think its fun... my father always enjoyed being on a jury. same for my brother. its boring at times im sure, but most people are selfish and dont like to have their daily routines bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidhuman Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 F no, I always chucked those notices in the garbage. Word, thats what I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I served on a civil case for 3 weeks. In all honesty it was a pretty interesting experience and I'm glad I did it at least once in my life. I don't think I'd want to do it again but it gives a view of our legal system if you've never seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I served a few years back and loved it. It was a civil case and it was very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I was 2nd alternate on the O.J. Simpson jury. I tell you he had such a way about him. His smile really just won us over. And all the autographed stuff he gave us was a nice touch as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I've watched about a dozen murder trials. I'd love to be a juror, but I'll probably never get to becasue I'm a journalist who covers cops and courts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 If by "Jury" you mean "Penis" than Yes, Max Has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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