Carol Dee
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That is my biggest fear. A gory case! So glad your Dr. could prevent that from happening to you again.I served on several gory cases and finally had my doctor get me excused, permanently. I did my duty and then some.
Very Childishness But Felt Good
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jackb
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You take it home with you. It haunts your dreams for months. I'd go to jail before I would do it again.
Carol Dee
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So sorry. My son and his girlfriend are on fire department. (She is also a medic) They have seen some bad stuff. The worst involved a toddler when grandson was the same age. I just could NOT do it.
ninnymary
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I always forget to call the night before to see if I have to show up. I had a parent cop who always teased me that I probably had a a hundred warrents out for me haha.
Mary
Mary
Zeedman
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When my friends get their summons, they are always talking about how to get out of it. Just tell them you listen to talk radio, pretty sure they'll let you off.
DW has been summoned twice, but never served. I've never been summoned... and personally, I would not mind being on a jury. Wouldn't want to be on a sequestered jury, though; those are the ones most likely to be the cases @jackb described.
thistlebloom
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I've been called 5 times, served 3. I just had a summons and was sweating it because this is my busy season, but fortunately my panel was cancelled. If it hadn't I was going to try to trade duty for a winter jury panel.
Kid #2 has been summoned 4x, Kid#1 never, dh never.
Kid #2 has been summoned 4x, Kid#1 never, dh never.
digitS'
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I served on two juries in early 90's. Enlightening but difficult. Guilty verdict on all counts first, lesser charge with hung jury on second charge for other trial.
Already, I was having hearing problems then, despite the hearing aids.
Next time I received that letter, I had a scheduled appointment with the audiologist. Asked her for a letter of response. That did it - she said that I was worthless ...
Steve
Already, I was having hearing problems then, despite the hearing aids.
Next time I received that letter, I had a scheduled appointment with the audiologist. Asked her for a letter of response. That did it - she said that I was worthless ...
Steve
ninnymary
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I get summoned every year!
Mary
Mary
thistlebloom
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They keep hoping you'll remember to call the night before!
flowerbug
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i was first summoned way back when i was in college and since i was hundreds of miles away i sent my reply and never heard anything again. they finally got around to me this past winter.
they had problems with the phone system the first day we called, so our group didn't have to show up. then eventually we did. i forgot my wallet and was halfway there before i realized it (i'm not a morning person by far) and turned around and came back. luckily i left enough time that i was only a few minutes late. on the snowy roads it was fun pushing the limit of what the car would do, traction, etc. and of course getting behind people who are driving very slow when you're in a hurry is frustrating...
the case i would have been selected for was a domestic violence case, but i think it should have just been assault. i don't think the people were related. the guy was defending himself. it wasn't looking good. i almost was selected, but was glad i wasn't. the other juror pool people that day were going to be on a murder trial. i was very glad i wasn't in that group. i just can't handle gore/violence... even obvious fake hollywood stuff bothers me.
they had problems with the phone system the first day we called, so our group didn't have to show up. then eventually we did. i forgot my wallet and was halfway there before i realized it (i'm not a morning person by far) and turned around and came back. luckily i left enough time that i was only a few minutes late. on the snowy roads it was fun pushing the limit of what the car would do, traction, etc. and of course getting behind people who are driving very slow when you're in a hurry is frustrating...
the case i would have been selected for was a domestic violence case, but i think it should have just been assault. i don't think the people were related. the guy was defending himself. it wasn't looking good. i almost was selected, but was glad i wasn't. the other juror pool people that day were going to be on a murder trial. i was very glad i wasn't in that group. i just can't handle gore/violence... even obvious fake hollywood stuff bothers me.
