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Jury Duty #6722723
01/09/20 08:42 PM
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Any of you guys ever get jury duty? I just got off of a trial that lasted several days and I served as a juror. The 1st day I was there none of the defendants showed up and the judge had to issue warrants for them.

The case I was on was pretty disturbing from the terrible crimes that were committed and the terrible presentation by the plaintiffs attorney and witnesses.

Guess it was better than being on the 6 week murder trial that's going on now just missed going on that one by a couple of spots. Hopefully I don't have to go back for awhile. I didn't mind serving full filling my civic duty but (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) there's some sick people out there.

I was amazed at sitting in the hallway waiting and seeing all of the young people in chains and shackles being escorted up and down the halls especially the woman.


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6722729
01/09/20 08:46 PM
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I've been called for jury duty a couple times. Was on one jury. You're right about the people you see in a court house a lot of freaks in there!

Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6722763
01/09/20 09:06 PM
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I never get past the jury selection questions

Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6722770
01/09/20 09:12 PM
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It is one of those things you just do not think about. I was have a not so nice day once, I had to go to a cancer center. I came out with a hole new look at life. Life is good!

** Any Vote is better than not Voting! **


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6722783
01/09/20 09:25 PM
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I was on for half the month of September , didn't get a call must have been a slow month here or everyone made deal.

when I got my letter in the mail I called and asked if I need to call in each day or report on Monday , nope they would call me if they needed me.


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6722797
01/09/20 09:42 PM
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In the past, I was called for jury duty twice in Montgomery County, Ohio and was dismissed because I knew the judges, prosecutors, some of the police involved, the ballifs and was related to the commanding officer in the one case. There was no way a defense attorney would let me be on the jury there.

I was called for Jury duty here in Champaign County, Ohio last year. The evidence technician for the county used to work for me and we had been friends years ago, but had not seen each other in years. I vaguely knew some of the other deputies involved. I was surprised to be picked for the alternate juror. We came back the next morning and it was soon clear there was no way the defendant would be found innocent. We went to lunch and when we came back were told there would be a delay to the start of court. I thought the defendant was likely taking a deal and I was correct. We were dismissed soon afterwards.

Fully of a third of the jurors who were called did not show up. The judge told us they would receive letters asking them to call the court.

Keith

Re: Jury Duty [Re: KeithC] #6722802
01/09/20 09:44 PM
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Just served this last month of December. Was called in twice and served once. Yes some really eye opening experiences and the persons involved.

Bryce

Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723480
01/10/20 01:34 PM
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I was called up and in the jury selection process, but I had a Beagle due to whelp any day, and got excused because I didn't have anyone to be there for her. Turns out I dodged a bullet, as 8 MONTHS INTO THE TRIAL, some lawyer said the wrong thing, and the whole thing was thrown out.


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723488
01/10/20 01:45 PM
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Served on a grand jury once. I am self employed , So I have always been able to get dismissed from regular jury duty. Grand jury in NY it is next to impossible to get dismissed.

Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723498
01/10/20 01:58 PM
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Have not be notified for that....


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723619
01/10/20 03:52 PM
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I have been in several jury pools for selection in my life, but only once called and made it all the way as a jury member.
Then was voted as foreman, and the only male in the jury, lasted three day's and was fascinating to me how procedures drag things out so much, and that there is so much parlay between the judge and attorneys, some in front of the jury other times not so.

I'd do it again in a heart beat, but once served you go off the roles for five years, I'm out of that now so will be getting notices again.

Was DUI case that the guy had been trying to beat for over two years with procedures which finally led up to a trial by jury or judge and he choose the jury.

He had a lengthy record of DUI and was just trying to drag things out, the Prosecutor was on him like fleas on a dog, and his defense lawyer was some sort of wild eyed go getter totally unprepared through out every process.

Still the judge sent us in after all the stuff was over, and we did find him guilty after 5 hours of debate, the process in the jury room is as fascinating as the court room. And we were treated with the utmost respect for our time we spent. Any thing we wanted to drink, restroom breaks, lunch, questions to evidence were quickly answered, had the court room officer at our door the whole time to continue checking on us if we needed anything. Both attorney's asked to question us after the verdict, and no one was allowed out of the court room until they were finished, which was held in a different room. This was voluntary on our part, but everyone agreed to being questioned.

I would highly recommend one taking the time to serve, instead of trying to dodge what they think is a bullet, you actually may change how you look at court rooms and how tings get done in them !


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723641
01/10/20 04:02 PM
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Was called once and was selected which shocked me to no end. I spent 10 years running a group home for juvenile delinquents of all sorts and their families. Then became a teacher. This a a sexual assault of a young girl charge. Not only was I selected for the jury but was foreman! 2 1/2 day trial. I always wanted to, but the experience was very stressful. Not in a hurry to do my duty again.

Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723642
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Grit Guy - Fascinating perspective.
I have testified as an expert witness in 7 SE WI counties and in Federal Court. (Real estate appraiser) I have been retired to northern WI for 15 years. I've never been summoned to jury duty even though I vote, have driver license etc. I am someone who thinks it is my duty and would love to be on a jury. I've even called to volunteer but was told it is strictly a random pool. With my background I would probably be disqualified anyway.

Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723655
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A lot is just a dog and pony show between the lawyers and the judges most are forgone conclusions they play out in court that have already been decided. Sometime I have felt handicapped about what I could say on the stand to assure they get the outcome they wanted rather then the truth being told.


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723671
01/10/20 04:31 PM
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Right Law Dog

And The lawyers choosing each juror or rejecting for dumb reasons


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6723805
01/10/20 07:04 PM
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I have been called twice. Once for state. The other for Federal.

I had a letter from my hearing aid company each time that was sent to the court.'

Why would they take a chance on someone who can't hear well?


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6724628
01/11/20 01:03 PM
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I've been voting for over 50 years, but, have never been called to jury duty. They must get their list of candidates from something other than voter registration.

No big deal, I was probably busy that day, anyway.


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6724635
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Last time I was called, I filled out the questionnaire honestly. They sent me a letter a week later saying I was no longer being considered. grin


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6724640
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Driver license, voters registration, dept of revenue, welfare office is where the papers I got said where they draw from.


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Re: Jury Duty [Re: gutthooked] #6724649
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Our county draws from the tax roll.

I was on a jury a few years back guthooked. Once we went in the morning of, we were locked away, meaning we didn't another person outside of the courtroom. We had some lady who stayed in the room with us when not in courtroom and if we needed to use the restroom, she would clear the hall of everyone and escort us to and from.
We were also not allowed to discuss the case, even between jurors until the Judge sent us to deliberate.

I was amazed at those precautions

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