First time juror this week

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I spent two glorious days on Galveston Island as a juror this week. The weather was post card beautiful. That has to be coveted duty for judges and sheriffs in Galveston County. It was a civil case and at first I was hoping it would a Robert Durst murder case but it was a great civic lesson. I learned how it actually works better than any TV show. Once selected as a juror, you are issued a badge to wear and everyone working there changes. You are their hen. You get access to doors with no names that enter halls behind the court. The first time you enter the courtroom and hear the bailiff say "all rise" you see everyone including the judge standing, it sets in. This group is going to decide this case. I highly recommend being selected a juror at least once in your life. It really makes you feel useful as a citizen
 
I've been called up for jury duty numerous times. My job and career exempted me at the interview/selection process every time.
 
I've had jury duty a few times now. Only once did I end up in a court room for selection. They settled it while we were out to lunch.

I got called for the local town court twice and I thought that would be really interesting. It's a small town, so they had specific cases that they needed to get jurors for. I never made it into the place as they got settled too.
 
Big_John said:
I've had jury duty a few times now. Only once did I end up in a court room for selection. They settled it while we were out to lunch.

I got called for the local town court twice and I thought that would be really interesting. It's a small town, so they had specific cases that they needed to get jurors for. I never made it into the place as they got settled too.
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That was the case with me as well. The closest I came to actually hearing a case after we were seated in the jury box was a trial over a building owner vs an elevator company. After a break, the judge came in and informed us the case had been settled and quipped "I guess this jury scared them". I used to get mad when I received a notice. Now I hope I get another one 3 years from now and I hope I get picked. I was juror 15 of 40 before selection and wound up juror 7 of 12.
 
Tink said:
That was the case with me as well. The closest I came to actually hearing a case after we were seated in the jury box was a trial over a building owner vs an elevator company. After a break, the judge came in and informed us the case had been settled and quipped "I guess this jury scared them". I used to get mad when I received a notice. Now I hope I get another one 3 years from now and I hope I get picked. I was juror 15 of 40 before selection and wound up juror 7 of 12.
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We shall refer to you as seven of twelve from now on. Trekkie fans will get it. :poke:
 
Wollfen said:
We shall refer to you as seven of twelve from now on. Trekkie fans will get it. :poke:
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1978 NYB said:
I receive a jury duty notice every dang 2 years!
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In my county, if you have served on a jury, you get a 3 year exemption. They still send out the notices and you still have to respond so I hope you have to be the one to ask for the exemption. I'd like to try it again. The bailiff tried to make our panel feel good by telling us about a 4 week trial regarding marine diesels. I figure most juries feel put out and a 4 week marine diesel trial would be a bit much for any jury. You have to pay attention after all.
 
I served on a jury twice, best part was my job had to pay me the difference in pay. First one was a civil suit, second was criminal. Met some nice ladies their also.
 
67Monaco said:
That's just wrong mister....
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Wrong but funny.
I served on a jury once in the numerous times I've been called and I too walked away from it appreciating the experience.
 
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