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Showing Original Post only (View all)I've never served on a jury. Have you? [View all]
I've only been summoned once, but was never selected. My husband has served on an auto-theft case... but the defended decided to take a deal rather than complete the trial. He's also been summoned several times to serve in Federal District Court, but has not been selected.
I've had other friends who've served. The experiences vary... some enjoyed it and found it interesting. Others found it aggravating and intrusive... those were for trials that lasted several days.
Have you ever served on a jury? Tell us your experiences.
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Yes. | |
39 (54%) |
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No. (I was summoned. But was I was not selected to serve.) | |
25 (35%) |
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No (Never summoned. Never served.) | |
8 (11%) |
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Summoned many times over the years. All but once sent home without being called up. Selected
chia
Aug 2021
#5
I always get excluded before or at voir dire.. some professional occupations and backgrounds
hlthe2b
Aug 2021
#7
Was called several times ages ago... same ole, same ole... married to a lawyer. NEXT!
secondwind
Aug 2021
#10
Never called. Was once the main prosecuton witness in a serious hit and run. After
niyad
Aug 2021
#13
yes, early 2017, LA criminal case (started at the Airport Courthouse, was sent to Santa Monica)
Celerity
Aug 2021
#17
Here in MD, if you serve (or even if you spend all day not being called)...
NurseJackie
Aug 2021
#42
Been summoned twice. First time , the case never went to trial so jury was dismissed.
JoanofArgh
Aug 2021
#40