Foo - The gods of Jury Duty hate me!!!

Why do the gods of Jury Duty hate me so much? :mad:

I have no issues with Jury Duty and see it as a civic responsibility and would be happy to do it at any time its not horrendously inconvenient.

This is now the 3rd time I've been summoned in my life.

1st time (Florida) I was in college. The summons happened to coincide with my 1st day of classes. Remember in college how you get dropped if you aren't there on 1st day of classes? I had to make arrangements with all profs ahead of time even the ones that were listed as "staff" (had to research to determine professors). By the way, NO I could not get out of it...I tried.

2nd time (Florida) was about 1 year later and ALSO came exactly on the first day of classes. Same story, but at least I had the routine down the 2nd time.

3rd time (Washington, this occurrence) is for 9/11/2009. Remember that Vegas wedding I have planned? Well, I leave for week long Alaskan Cruise honeymoon on 9/12/2009. It says there is a 2-day minimum requirement and it also says on there that I am summoned for a specific trial and I can't have it postponed. I've went online and used their system to give my reason for trying to be excused or get my duty postponed, hopefully they'll see reason.

Why do the gods of Jury Duty hate me so badly? Did I sentence and innocent man to the gallows in a previous life? I mean, seriously, WTF? :twitchy:

You chopped my bass photo one too many times. The bass does not take kindly to mockery.

You chopped my bass photo one too many times. The bass does not take kindly to mockery.

bass mockery != tom foolery

bass mockery != tom foolery

I don't think Tom's wife appreciates your fooling around with him either.

Be a Fully Informed Juror (http://fija.org/). Once the court figures you for one, they'll kick you out of the pool. :D

Kevin

I've been a registered voter since I was 18. In 23 years I've never been summoned for jury duty. Luck of the draw I guess.

I've been a registered voter since I was 18. In 23 years I've never been summoned for jury duty. Luck of the draw I guess.

I'm not sure how Ga works, but in FL they changed it from voter's registration to driver's license some years back because so many people didn't register to vote because they were too lazy for jury duty.

Here in WA I think they use a database of nearly all public records so that anybody of age can be called.

used to be registered voters here in GA, but I believe they changed it to drivers license or state issued ID to increase the pool. And you can only be called one time every so often, but I'm not sure what that time frame is.

So, being a registered member of the Klingon Hegemony party has nothing to do with it then?

That will get you called for jury duty on The People's Court.

So, being a registered member of the Klingon Hegemony party has nothing to do with it then?

I'm a registered Libertarian, and they chose me....so what do you think? :p

I'm a registered sex offender, and they chose me....so what do you think? :p

Let's be honest.

some people are born unlucky. maybe you should stop buying lottery tickets

I'm a registered Libertarian, and they chose me....so what do you think? :p

The Hegemony does not have jury duty.
All hail the Klingon Empire.

The Hegemony does not have jury duty.
All hail the Klingon Empire.

Libertarians are a branch of Romulins, in case you hadn't heard. :innocent:

some people are born unlucky. maybe you should stop buying lottery tickets

I already don't buy lottery tickets. :(

Ive been summoned 3 times. I showed up each time, sat around and was sent home
because they summoned too many people.

Ive been summoned 3 times. I showed up each time, sat around and was sent home
because they summoned too many people.

That happened the first time I was called. I, however, was not one of the ones they chose to send home.

In CA you are allowed to show up to jury duty within 2 weeks of the date on your summons, you pick the date. You're also allowed to postpone it for several months.

I have been on 2 criminal juries and 1 civil jury, and I've been summoned many times when I didn't end up serving. It is an interesting process if you get the chance to do it.

I've had to testify for the crown/prosecution twice. Second time I didn't even get a free lunch even though I had to take the day off work and go all the way into town. Boo. I've done my duty. In the unlikely event I'm called for jury duty I just spout off about Anarchy/nineteen eighty-four/Down with the Man and whatever else to get me excused. :D

I've had to testify for the crown/prosecution twice. Second time I didn't even get a free lunch even though I had to take the day off work and go all the way into town. Boo. I've done my duty. In the unlikely event I'm called for jury duty I just spout off about Anarchy/nineteen eighty-four/Down with the Man and whatever else to get me excused. :D

I have seen people try to get out of jury duty by spouting off during the selection process and the judge will invariably ask "Will a contempt of court charge change your mind?" They shut up after that.

In CA you are allowed to show up to jury duty within 2 weeks of the date on your summons, you pick the date. You're also allowed to postpone it for several months.

I have been on 2 criminal juries and 1 civil jury, and I've been summoned many times when I didn't end up serving. It is an interesting process if you get the chance to do it.

That would be nice, but I don't see anything on the summons (or website) about showing up any time other than when the summons says (a specific day). Also, it seems postponements are normal (discussed on website in the FAQ), however my summons specifically says on the bottom of the instruction area:

(all caps) The court will not consider requests for postponement of this summons. You have been summoned for a specific trial.

That seems odd to summon for a specific trial. Did WA recently change their jury procedures?

I've had to testify for the crown/prosecution twice. Second time I didn't even get a free lunch even though I had to take the day off work and go all the way into town. Boo. I've done my duty. In the unlikely event I'm called for jury duty I just spout off about Anarchy/nineteen eighty-four/Down with the Man and whatever else to get me excused. :D

Why should having to testify in court earn you a free lunch? Color me confused....

I have seen people try to get out of jury duty by spouting off during the selection process and the judge will invariably ask "Will a contempt of court charge change your mind?" They shut up after that.

Let's just say I'm a tree-hugger from way back and sat on a logging road (or two) and violated a court order or two. :innocent: I would tell the judge "what, again?" :lol:

Or maybe I could say I support the death penalty for vandalism. :roflmao2:

That seems odd to summon for a specific trial. Did WA recently change their jury procedures?

I don't know. I'm not familiar with their process. I've only lived here 2 years and this is my first experience with the process.

It looks like a standard statement, but it could be specific if its perhaps based on a trial where they need people who understand software or something like that perhaps.

I don't know. I'm not familiar with their process. I've only lived here 2 years and this is my first experience with the process.

It looks like a standard statement, but it could be specific if its perhaps based on a trial where they need people who understand software or something like that perhaps.

Is there some celebrity trial or big murder case that is coming up? They usually summon three times as many people for those so the pool is bigger to choose from.

Go in with a shaved head and a swastika painted on your forehead. Be sure to urinate on your clothes at least a few days prior, and pour beer on them at the same time. Don't shower for the week leading up to it either.

When you get there, keep mumbling to yourself about how you hate ******s and want to nullify a jury and let a fellow ****** hater get off scot free. You'll probably get out of it that way.

:p

Is there some celebrity trial or big murder case that is coming up? They usually summon three times as many people for those so the pool is bigger to choose from.

No clue.

I only mentioned the software thingy because I once was used by a friend of mine as an "expert witness" who had a small claim case against a company she did some web page work for (and they counter sued).

Anyway, the short version of the story is the old judge just ruled against both sides' claims because he knew nothing about software and didn't understand most of the claims.

lololol

are they getting a jury ready for a michael jackson case? that doctor looks suspicious.

are they getting a jury ready for a michael jackson case? that doctor looks suspicious.

Not in Washington, methinks. :innocent:

The glove won't fit, anyway. :D

Not in Washington, methinks. :innocent:

keep detailed notes for your book deal and lose some weight for your tv appearances on oprah. tv adds 10 lbs you know

must be king county superior court...I think each county may do it differently cause mason county you are just on call for two weeks.

must be king county superior court...I think each county may do it differently cause mason county you are just on call for two weeks.

Yes, it is King county superior court....is "superior court" something special or is that just regular normal King county jury duty terminology?

Yes, it is King county superior court....is "superior court" something special or is that just regular normal King county jury duty terminology?

I think it may vary from state to state, but here "superior court" is where jury trials take place, "magistrate court" has no jury and is where traffic and like small offensives are tried.

I went last week. Sat around with two people that I know from work BSing, reading the paper and playing games on our phones. They released us at 11 am.

The gods of jury duty have heard my prayer. I have found favor with the gods.


Dear KT,

Your request to be EXCUSED from your current jury service has been APPROVED.

You are NO LONGER REQUIRED to report to the King County Superior - Seattle on your original summons date.