Missing jury duty

[Anarchist420]

What's the usual punishment (fine, community service) in your county for missing a day of jury duty (local level)?

Tomorrow I have to risk my life going to the most dangerous area in the city, I'm going to have to sit around doing nothing for up to 8 hours and have an additional punishment on top of that.

I'm not happy about the possibility of a fine considering that the revenue goes to cops who harass me every time I walk down the street.

 

[Rakehellion]

Tomorrow I have to risk my life going to the most dangerous area in the city

They should have a law against being melodramatic.

 

[mmntech]

Don't know why they just never made it voluntary. You'd be surprised but there's actually a lot of people who enjoy it.

 

[Rakehellion]

Anarchist420

Well, that explains some things.

You're an anarchist who's registered to vote. Nice one.

Maybe you should just call and say you won't make it and ask them how they feel.

 

[TheVrolok]

Don't know why they just never made it voluntary. You'd be surprised but there's actually a lot of people who enjoy it.

My sister has been called twice. I've never been called. I would really like to be.

 

[Scotteq]

Plan:

(1) GO

(2) Enlighten the nice Officers with any number of Craig234's "Articles Of Confederation" speeches. Early.... Repeatedly.... Often.....


You'll be home by lunch. Guaranteed.


also: http://blogs.findlaw.com/blotter/2009/05/missing-jury-duty-what-happens.html

 

[IronWing]

If I'm ever up on trial for anything, I want the OP on my jury.

 

[Anarchist420]

You're an anarchist who's registered to vote. Nice one.

I've voted only once and that was for Dr. Paul in the primaries since I've become an AT P&N user.

 

[Broheim]

I call shens on the OP being old enough to vote and have jury duty...

 

[Brainonska511]

(2) Enlighten the nice Officers with any number of your own posts in P&N. Early.... Repeatedly.... Often.....

fixed that for you.

 

[boomhower]

Don't know why they just never made it voluntary. You'd be surprised but there's actually a lot of people who enjoy it.

And those are just the people you don't want doing it.

OP: Go and do it. It's part of being an American and enjoying the freedoms we have. Do your part and waste a day at the court house. Chances of you being on the jury are slim and the chances of it taking more than a day or two are even less.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Every time I get a summons to report to jury duty it has been in downtown San Diego which is really inconvenient for me so when that happens I always call and ask to have it moved up to North County. I've never had a problem making or being granted that request.

Maybe there is a courthouse closer to you that you could ask the court to change your assignment to?

 

[1sikbITCH]

What's the usual punishment (fine, community service) in your county for missing a day of jury duty (local level)?

Tomorrow I have to risk my life going to the most dangerous area in the city, I'm going to have to sit around doing nothing for up to 8 hours and have an additional punishment on top of that.

I'm not happy about the possibility of a fine considering that the revenue goes to cops who harass me every time I walk down the street.

You're an anarchist, shoot the place up (use paint balls). Don't forget to post pics!

 

[kami333]

Don't know why they just never made it voluntary. You'd be surprised but there's actually a lot of people who enjoy it.

And those are just the people you don't want doing it.

^ Exactly. Think HOA board, PTA board, etc.

 

[Anarchist420]

OP: Go and do it. It's part of being an American and enjoying the freedoms we have. Do your part and waste a day at the court house. Chances of you being on the jury are slim and the chances of it taking more than a day or two are even less.

I've already missed it. Thank you though

Maybe there is a courthouse closer to you that you could ask the court to change your assignment to?

I've already missed the assignment. I'm going to court tomorrow to be punished not for jury duty itself. Thank you though

 

[Sixguns]

I just got done with being apart of the Grand Jury. I thought it was going to suck but it wasnt too bad. I went on Fridays so my weekend always started early.

 

[IronWing]

Maybe a court order to take your meds?

 

[Capt Caveman]

Just tell them that about your love for Hitler and they'll dismiss you.

Folks, you should read his shit in P&N.

 

[Brovane]

Just tell them you believe in the principle of Jury nullification and you will get shown the door by the DA and judge fairly quickly.

 

[BoomerD]

I just tell them, "Yes, I have been convicted on felony charges." I never have to serve...hell, I never even have to go...I just put that on the jury questionnaire I get in the mail...

 

[lxskllr]

I've already missed the assignment. I'm going to court tomorrow to be punished not for jury duty itself. Thank you though

How does that work. You're getting called in by the court? I suppose they can do that, but I haven't heard of it around here. They get plenty of people, and don't worry about the no-shows.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

How does that work. You're getting called in by the court? I suppose they can do that, but I haven't heard of it around here. They get plenty of people, and don't worry about the no-shows.

It's quite possible the OP received something from Publishers Clearing House and didn't understand what he was reading. It would fit the norm.

 

[jupiter57]

I call shens on the OP being old enough to vote and have jury duty...

This.
IIRC, last year he was posting about how he was 16-17 YO with all kinds of mental illness preventing him from doing well in school, etc., etc.

 

[Mixolydian]

According to his profile he is 25. :hmm:

 

[Red Squirrel]

I think you can just say that you are close friends with the accused, it will be a conflict of interest and they'll let you off.

I do think jury duty should be voluntary though, I think it could be a neat experience, but it's the fact that you are forced that often makes people not like it, and sometimes you just can't such as if it's on a work day.