In response to April Sparkles.
I've been called 6 times-- 3 times in the county where I used to live, 2 times in this county (one was for a grand jury), and once for a federal jury. Never got picked for a jury, though. I once read they excuse math teachers and engineers because we're too logical, so maybe that's why I escaped.
06:25 PM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I was called last winter, but we had a huge snowstorm the night before and all court functions were postponed. I was never called back.
08:56 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
On call now. Will be until May 31st. Summons mailed to me on April 1st. Received email on April 2nd saying summons was canceled. We will see what happens over the next 6 weeks! I was previously called twice in the early 90's but never had to serve.
02:02 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Jury service can be hard. The first time I got called I was selected for back to back cases. First a child molester with years of bad acts. Then an outside pot growing operation where hikers were taken hostage that ended in a non-fatal shooting.
I’ve been called twice more but didn’t have to serve.
I’ve been called twice more but didn’t have to serve.
01:59 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I was called, but I was the very 1st name they called to dismiss the ones they didn't need. All of 5 minutes sitting in there.
01:17 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I received a summons when I was pregnant. They said they would excuse me until my son was 10. I think they forgot about me. My son received a summons shortly after he turned 18.
12:36 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to Myra Faye Turner.
Eighteen seems so young to be asked to serve on a jury. 🥺
12:46 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I never had until I moved here. They call me here at least once a year but so far each one has made a plea deal before trial.
11:29 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Virginia Crochets and Stuff.
Is there more crime where you live now?
12:20 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I got called when my son was in a special school and had to be driven and picked up 25 minutes from our home so I got excused. The second time I went and got let go at noon. The third time was downtown Chicago and I actually met someone I knew in the waiting area. I got picked for a civil suit.
10:17 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to NM Brott.
A civil suit sounds interesting.
Three times seems like a lot to me. 💛🥺
Three times seems like a lot to me. 💛🥺
12:21 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Neither had I... until I became too disabled to sit for any length of time. Then I got my first summons for federal court. That was about 12yrs ago, & my rheumatologist & neurologist got involved, writing letters. Now I have a permanent medical excuse, but still get called from time to time. 🤷🏽♀
09:50 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to ✨Shell Russell-Nelson.
Isn’t that the way? I wonder what makes people get called. Is it a random draw of eligible names? 💛
12:24 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Served on murder trial early 1990’s. Defendant’s name was Steve. 14 jurors, 2 alternates. I was 1 of 2 women. 5 of the men on jury were named Steve. 3 full days for trial. 4 hours to deliberate. Steve, the defendant, was found guilty.
09:33 PM - Apr 15, 2024
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In response to Kathy Wipf.
You must think of this every time you meet someone named Steve!
4 hours seems very quick. It must have been fairly straightforward. 💛
4 hours seems very quick. It must have been fairly straightforward. 💛
12:32 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Called. Chosen. Served…selected as jury foreman…murder trial…lasted a little over a week.
09:14 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Build the Future.
Verdict? 💛
* I am shocked by how many people on this platform have served on murder trials!
* I am shocked by how many people on this platform have served on murder trials!
09:21 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Carmen Derbedrossian.
You’re very kind and great for my confidence! Thank you. 💛🥰
09:22 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I’m somewhat cursed: I’ve been called 3 times in 14 years, but haven’t been chosen for myriad reasons
08:53 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Just Curious About Stuff.
That’s not a bad thing.
I find the whole process fascinating. 💛
I find the whole process fascinating. 💛
09:27 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Been called a few times. Thankfully for Civil court. Did get on one trial over 30 years ago involving negligence. They bussed us and a couple of other juries under armed guard to this local restaurant for lunch. Got to a verdict too.
The other times I was released.
The other times I was released.
08:45 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Lynn Daniello.
I never even thought about what the jury does for meals! 💛
01:09 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I did serve 20 years ago, and I was called for it last month, but by the time they got to me and my group, they had who they needed already. I can say voir dire is boring af. Even in my puny county courthouse case, I was super restless. Hours of waiting and nothingness. At least I got paid for it!
08:35 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Madrigal Rose.
That’s a relief. Did you read or do anything to pass the time? 💛
01:10 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Three times, dismissed from two, the third time I became one of the jurors. Except we were 13, Judge explained one of us was an alternate and we would find out after deliberations & before the verdict which of us would leave. I was the alternate! I was escorted out and never found out the outcome.
08:32 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Carmen Derbedrossian.
Argh! How frustrating to not know the outcome. 💛
01:06 AM - Apr 16, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
My husband served on a civil case in 2019 and I served on a criminal case in 2022. First time for both of us.
07:46 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Is that common where you're at?
I've been called 5 times. Deferred 3 times because I'm Kiddo's ride to school every day. Questioned once and was dismissed. And served on a grand jury for a month. That was eye-opening.
I've been called 5 times. Deferred 3 times because I'm Kiddo's ride to school every day. Questioned once and was dismissed. And served on a grand jury for a month. That was eye-opening.
07:39 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
One way is to interact with the gov’t directly, questioning your property taxes or a re-zoning. They say it’s random, but when I was contacted it was after my name wasn’t found on the voting list & I had to reregister (an honest mistake). I was screened for a murder one case, but not selected.
07:31 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
My father was called numerous times, but not me. I guess it skipped a generation
07:30 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Michiru ♡.
I wonder if Canadians have fewer trials by jury? 🤔
07:45 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Neither have I, and I've always wanted to be.
07:24 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I've been notified many times, most wind up with me calling and being told 'not needed.' The three times they called me in, twice they filled the jury before getting to me, but the third?
Child molestation. My embarrassingly obvious and immediate trauma response excluded me.
Child molestation. My embarrassingly obvious and immediate trauma response excluded me.
07:21 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I want to serve and have never once been called. Hubby has twice in one year.
07:08 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Rian Miller.
Weird how that works. I wonder if it’s a random selection?
07:10 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
I haven't either... in my family, I think only my dad has been and he didn't have to serve. I don't know anyone who has been summoned. I'm in Calgary and our population is just over a million, so it's possible that the odds are low-ish.
06:55 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Char.
Maybe. I’ve lived in 3 provinces and have never been called.
I have friends who have been called repeatedly, though.
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I have friends who have been called repeatedly, though.
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06:57 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Once years ago. Was excused since I had to be at mandatory arbitration the same day in the same courthouse. Never been called again. Probably just jinxed that. This county will keep you there the whole 2 weeks. Others will let you go if not picked or you serve 1 trial.
06:53 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Where we live, you have to be ready to sit on a jury for three months. They will select several juries all at once and each given a number. You have to call every evening or early every morning, excluding weekends, to see if your jury is needed. Have sat on 4 trials, longest being one week.
06:53 PM - Apr 15, 2024
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In response to April Sparkles.
I've been called for it a few times. Not in a long time. Once or twice when I was young, like 18 or 19, I didn't want to do it, so I told the judge I couldn't judge another human and got off. I got off due to being a student another time. Once I wanted to participate, but didn't get picked.
06:53 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
Called 3 times in 3 states, 1st in IL but had just moved out of state. 2nd in SC went to courthouse but that ended in plea deal. 3rd in NC heard a case and we acquitted the defendant. Strange case on new law banning spitting at LE. The judge thanked us because she agreed.
06:45 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Laura Morgan.
That is unusual! Spitting, huh?
Were the processes similar in each state?
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Were the processes similar in each state?
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06:47 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to April Sparkles.
i was on petit jury twice and state grand jury once .. for one petit, the farthest I got was the interview with the judge but i was excused, the other I was never called in. For state grand, I was accepted, it was for 20 Tuesdays but I only had to go in 3 times and we indicted those involved.
06:37 PM - Apr 15, 2024
In response to Cathy Leder.
You’re practically an expert!
Were they all criminal cases? 💛
Were they all criminal cases? 💛
06:39 PM - Apr 15, 2024
