How to get out of jury duty.

[ukalum1988]

I got the letter several times, and once was called to the courtroom as part of the jury pool. It was for a young African American male, I'm guessing about 20 year old, on trial for felony possession on a handgun.

After about 6-7 people were disqualified for various reasons, I was chosen. A lot of the juror questioning revolved around personal views of the Second Amendment, do you own a firearm, etc. We were about to proceed to trial, when the defense attorney asked for a private conference with the judge and prosecutors. We were sent to the jury room and about 15 minutes later were brought back in. Everyone was gone except for the judge and the bailiff.

The young man decided to take a plea agreement rather than go to trial. We were dismissed with the thanks of the judge. Easiest $20 I ever earned..... [eyeroll]

Jury duty is a pain but a civic duty. If you have a legit reason to be excused by all means go for it, but otherwise I encourage you not to dodge it.

 

[John Henry]

If it is a civil case tell them you are an insurance adjuster. If you get bounced feel good about it because the job of an attorney is to get the stupidest people in town on the jury. They want someone with an IQ less than a collard green.

 

[Ineverplayedthegame]

Meh.

A professional jury, that understands police procedures, forensics, etc would be much better.

Sounds like somebody doesn’t want
“If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit”.

 

[ukalum1988]

If it is a civil case tell them you are an insurance adjuster. If you get bounced feel good about it because the job of an attorney is to get the stupidest people in town on the jury. They want someone with an IQ less than a collard green.

True. I’m an engineer by education and profession. I was surprised I didn’t get bounced out of the pool.

Years ago, one of my peers was excused soon after he stated he was an engineer. It’s true for both sides, but especially for the defense, that they prefer jurors who can be persuaded and manipulated by emotion, and not by logic and the facts.

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

Meh.

A professional jury, that understands police procedures, forensics, etc would be much better.

Yeah like the oj jury

 

[Robcatt24]

I guy I worked with told me to tell the judge that according to my religion, I could not sit in judgement of my fellow man. Sounded good, but I didn't try it.

This is the one I'm going with.

Wish me luck.

Grazi.

 

[Midway Cat]

I never get called in when I get selected either. I’m kind of disappointed because I think it would be interesting to do once: I feel like I’d be pretty impartial too. Perhaps that’s not what defense attorneys want.

Exact opposite, actually. Prosecutors want followers. Defense attorneys want people who are open-minded.

A MAGA hat likely moves you to the top of the government's wish list.

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

I served once—on a damn speeding ticket case.

 

[KT34]

I've had jury duty 5 times. 4 times, I wasn't picked. Once, there were 6 trials during the month. I was on the jury all 6 times. 4 were land cases between 2 families. A couple of those were very stupid and petty lawsuits. I did learn a lot. One was a child molesting case. Very tough. One was a case about 2 cars in a wreck. Don't ever be a smartass when you're suing someone and being questioned by the defending lawyer. The jury doesn't like that and you will lose your lawsuit.

 

[vhcat70]

they prefer jurors who can be persuaded and manipulated by emotion, and not by logic and the facts.

IOW, Libs.

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

True. I’m an engineer by education and profession. I was surprised I didn’t get bounced out of the pool.

Years ago, one of my peers was excused soon after he stated he was an engineer. It’s true for both sides, but especially for the defense, that they prefer jurors who can be persuaded and manipulated by emotion, and not by logic and the facts.

I’ve seen clueless engineers

 

[mhroe1984]

Do you tell students that disagree with your opinion to shut up? Make sure you create more robots like yourself. You have no business being a teacher.

If I offended you I’m not sorry. This whole “white people acting so oppressed” ******** got old years ago. And you know absolutely nothing about how I do my job but thanks for making an *** out of yourself.

 

[812scottj]

Show up naked and drunk

 

[TortElvisII]

If I offended you I’m not sorry. This whole “white people acting so oppressed” ******** got old years ago. And you know absolutely nothing about how I do my job but thanks for making an *** out of yourself.

Smarmy and ignorant.

 

[AustinTXCat]

 

[Ryan Lemonds Hair]

Stuff a zip lock bag of peanut butter down the back of your pants. Every time the judge ask you a question stuff your hand back there, get that peanut butter on your finger and lick it off. Make sure to repeat over and over how good your [poop] taste.

 

[RacerX.ksr]

The first time I got called up I ended with a bench warrant for not showing up. I was in California and had no idea I had been summoned until my father called me and told me the sheriff was looking for me. No big deal.

The next time I was home so I went down there. I didn't get called for the first 5 sessions and then on the last one I had to sit through two cases where a person with mental disabilities was turning 18 and someone was getting their POA to make decisions for them. Neither appeared to know what planet they were on.

The judge explained before we even got started that Kentucky was one of the only states where this type of trial was required.

If I get called again I hope it's for something a little more interesting and necessary..

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I sat through an entire day of waiting on Jury Duty this winter. Got called back the next day (rare), for a civil case that was said could take "Up to a month". This was late February.

I got in the line to talk to the judge and lawyers of why I couldn't commit to that and said "Your Honor... lawyers.. I'm not gonna ******** here, going to Vegas for March Madness and Savannah for St. Patrick's Day and I already have the plane tickets". He goes "Have a Guinness for me"..

The lady right before tried to use her kids as a reason to not be on Jury Duty and he goes "Better call a babysitter" .

[laughing]