From: sandmangator [#1]
7 Feb 21:23
To: ALL
once you are there, is there anything you can do or say to get kicked out?
I really don't have time for this
From: Chris (OHIOCHRIS) [#2]
7 Feb 21:42
To: sandmangator [#1] 7 Feb 21:47
Yeah, there are lots of things you can say or do.
It doesn't take much imagination to figure it out. Act crazy, appear as if you've made your mind up before the case begins, tell everyone there you have no time for it....but.....I know you don't want to hear this-- give jury duty a shot.
Our courts need good people like you. Don't let important decisions be made by someone who doesn't have your knowledge, experience and wisdom. We have the best legal system in the world but it all depends on our citizens making the choice to serve. If you don't have time to do it now, most courts will allow you to reasonably postpone your service if you need to.
With all respect to you, I know you can get out of it if you want. Just think what we all will miss without you.
From: Am I here yet? (BKM4EAGLE) [#3]
7 Feb 21:50
To: sandmangator [#1] 7 Feb 21:55
I will second the thoughts of the first reply. The system needs quality jurors to work. Suppose you were one of the litigants, who would you want to hear your case.
Legitimate time concerns will be carefully considered. Otherwise, we all have the same 24 hours.
From: NRJyzr [#4]
7 Feb 21:53
To: sandmangator [#1] 7 Feb 21:55
This reminds me of something I was told by a guy I used to work with, now retired. I'm sure it's a repeat, but here goes anyway.
A general is approaching retirement. In his last week, he's given duty heading up a court martial tribunal, the last thing he wants for his last week. He enters the room, sits down and says, "All right, bring the guilty ba$tard in."
Was excused and there you go. :)
From: sandmangator [#5]
7 Feb 21:55
To: Chris (OHIOCHRIS) [#2] 7 Feb 22:02
I am in the process of merging my company, and there is so much going on tomorrow which is normally slow
I'll see what I can do to make a quick exit.
From: BogeysBGone [#6]
7 Feb 21:56
To: sandmangator [#1] 8 Feb 21:09
From: Most Interesting Man in World (ATTICUSFINCH) [#7]
7 Feb 22:02
To: sandmangator [#1] 8 Feb 21:09
From: Chris (OHIOCHRIS) [#8]
7 Feb 22:09
To: BogeysBGone [#6] 7 Feb 22:16
I understand sandmangator's concern.
Sometimes the jury summons comes at the wrong time. I know a little about the process. My suggestion: Go early and tell the judge or jury commisioner about your problem. It appears to me to be a legitimate issue. Be straight about it. This kind of thing happens all the time.
Ask to be re-scheduled. The judge will appreciate your candor. You'll feel better about it, too.
From: BogeysBGone [#9]
7 Feb 22:17
To: Chris (OHIOCHRIS) [#8] 7 Feb 22:31
EDITED: 7 Feb 23:46 by BOGEYSBGONE
From: Dwyane (STR8PUTT) [#10]
7 Feb 22:41
To: sandmangator [#1] 8 Feb 21:09
Make time.
We need good smart people passing out sentences. Seems like everyone wants to get out of jury duty.. Starting to think depending on the case I'd forego a jury trial and just let the judge sentence me if I was in trouble
Back to the question you may can get a wavier to do it at a later date if you have a legit reason.
You can also mention you believe in jury nullification.
Be like Uncle Ruckus and say that *slur* is guilty.
Mention you know someone who had a similar incident and you cant be fair
From: Dwyane (STR8PUTT) [#11]
7 Feb 22:43
To: Chris (OHIOCHRIS) [#2] 7 Feb 22:46
From: Chris (OHIOCHRIS) [#12]
7 Feb 22:46
To: BogeysBGone [#9] 7 Feb 22:46
From: moss81 (76MPG) [#13]
7 Feb 22:46
To: sandmangator [#1] 8 Feb 21:09
I had it when I was in college and ended up getting out of it. One misconception, if you are selected for a jury and say something crazy you get kicked out. Partially true, you get kicked off that certain trial and back into the jury room pool for future trials.
I simply leveled with the guy incharge of the jury pool. I was a student, had two summer jobs and a few classes - I told him I honestly could not afford to be there and he said if my name wasnt called by the end of the first day I could go home - thankfully it worked out.
From: Swingthe7 [#14]
7 Feb 23:29
To: sandmangator [#1] 8 Feb 21:09
The last time that I was on "the list" for jury duty it fell at a time that I could not possibly serve. Work wise it would have been a fiasco (I was working for a very small company and nobody else could cross-train my job). My boss (the President of the company) wrote a note to the commisioner of jurors asking that my jury duty be delayed. I told him that I would be available in two months... and low and behold they actually delayed my term by two months.
If you have a time that is a better fit for you, you might just try honesty.
But expect to be recalled at the time promised. It only works once!
*7*
From: Art (ARTMBGOLF) [#15]
7 Feb 23:42
To: sandmangator [#5] 8 Feb 21:09
From: l8newsreport [#16]
8 Feb 0:28
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From: KG シャバッズ (TORAMORI) [#17]
8 Feb 0:53
To: sandmangator [#1] 8 Feb 21:09
From: Whateverworks (BGOOD) [#18]
8 Feb 1:42
To: sandmangator [#1] 8 Feb 21:09
Where I live there are not many ways to get out of it other than a serious illness or knowing the party going to trial.
I agree we need good jurors.
From: Luvpings [#19]
8 Feb 7:19
To: sandmangator [#1] 8 Feb 21:09
From: JB (JOE) [#20]
8 Feb 7:49
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