And then there was a jury summons

Oh gosh I was supeona one day because I use to ignore the orders. I was then selected and served the first case in Illinois for the electric chair. It was a 7 1/2 week case and I was scared out of my wits. Since then I have attended each and every order and have been dismissed each time. During the 7 1/2 week jury duty I have such a bad head cold and could not breath. I do hope yours can be canceled so you do not have to attend and rest a bit more.

Well, with your condition, can you explain it to the court that you might not be comfortable with such high fever. Even though you are selected, you might not be able to make judgment with rational reason. All you want to do just hopefully the case is over soon, so you can get home soon and get some rest. I hope those lawyers can be understandable.

I got called on a "change of venue" one from Tarrant County, and then got called on a retrial of a local one. I got interviewed and dismissed on the first, and had to excuse myself on the second because I worked at a place where I saw the clipping service's articles on the case, so I knew too much about it (and thought he needed to be strung up by his short hairs!)

sorry to say i have never done jury duty. ive been asked through the mail; a few times but got out of it. it was when i was working taking care of elderly people that just refused me the time off. both times they got letters from their doctors to get me out of it. i used to work for people that refused to have anyone else.

I do hope that you will feel better soon. You cannot do jury duty whilst sick. Myself - I have never been called for jury duty - maybe they heard something about me.Listen - call in sick and spend the day in bed. am gonna send you some rum. Have it straight or hot or heat some milk and put in rum and a bit of honey. Happy drinking. Oh, remember not to drive after drinking the rum

I have been noticified to do jury duty four tiomes. The first two times I ignored it and nothing happened. I have been summoned twice more. I lied to get out of it both times! I refuse to do it! I know I will be picked every time even though I will try not to! I have a problem of getting stuck in situations I am not comfortable in and will be embarrassed. I plan to avoid this forever! it is not for me and I also know no one will listen to my opinion anyway! No does anyway as it is!

I had jury duty once but my boss would not let me attend . I was managing a company bookstore at the time and I was really pleased to be given a chance to have the experience. But I was told I would not be attending....seeing as how I was the store manager and all that. I'm still disappointed by that whenever I think about it.

I hope you're feeling better by now. So did you go to jury duty? Were you dismissed? Did you serve again?

I have been called once but didn't go. I just don't like it at all, I know you could go to jail for it but technically the letter was sent to the wrong address, with the wrong last name, and they couldn't very well prove that I live this in county again anyway. Yeah, bad of me, I know.

Hi. GardenGerty. I have never been to a jury summons before. I have never been called for one. I know a few people have told me that they have been selected to be a part of the jury trial. I also was told that they had gotten paid for their time too. Did you get paid? I wished that they would not let you come being that you have a bad cold. I mean your health should come first though shouldn't it? I know that they are very strict about a person serving jury duty, and if they don't come the person can be taken to jail. This is what I have been told. That is why I really don't want them to contact me about serving on the jury. What if I can't show up? I hope that you will feel better so that you can attend the jury summons.

I don't mind. But I never get selected. Being a Christian conservative has its merits.

I have been called to jury duty twice. The first time the guy on trial turned out to be a boyfriend of my cousin's so they didn't take me. The second one I was in the transport bus along with about five others and on my way to the court house when the driver was called and we were not needed. Never would have minded but never was actually needed.

Lately I haven't been called for jury duty...thank goodness. When I was younger, it seemed like I was summond all the time. I once had to sit on a jury that lasted for over 3 weeks...long and very boring days. I am sorry that you have to deal with all this jury stuff when you aren't feeling good. I have to say I am not a big fan of jury duty. I guess it would probably be better if I ever had a interesting case....just long boring ones. I hope you feel better.

You know... I am going on 32 in July and I have never once been called for jury duty. All I say is thank goodness! I did have to testify in a case once and that was no fun. I'm afraid i'd be falling asleep in the stands because I did that before during a court hearing and when my head bobbed waking me up I looked and noticed the bailiff giggling at me. lol

Well, I have actually been called to Jury duty like 3 times I think. All 3 times I could not do it due to Health issues. One time had my Doctor even send in the reason. Personally I would not mind doing it if they paid more and if they could guarantee you would be on a case. I think some cases might even be a little exciting to be on.

I've never been on jury duty and never wish to either! I don't like having such weight on my shoulders. Besides, having a hearing problem, I can't do it so just as well! Now as for you being sick, I doubt they'll let you be on this time. Coughing and sneezing creates havoc on the trial so I'm sure you'll be let off that hook.

I don't mind doing it, but I've only actually had to go down there once, and the case was settled before they even got to selecting a jury.

I wouldn't mind being summoned for jury duty but have never been called. I've had several friends who have served. A lot of people try to find some way to get out of it. I saw on the news this past week where one woman made up an elaborate excuse to not serve. The judge didn't accept her reasons and cited her. Gave her a judgement that she'd have to serve indefinitely. He excused her after a day but said he hoped he'd taught her and others a lesson about doing their duty.

I've been called for jury duty a few times, but have only served once. I found it interesting, and would be happy to serve again. It was most interesting to watch the 'show' that the lawyers put on to sway the jury to their point of view. If I had to serve on a jury panel that had to sit for weeks, or months, I'd no doubt have a different opinion.

I have also been called for jury duty in May. I am going to try for a medical excuse...not because I want to, I just don't think I can physically able to do it. I have trouble walking and sitting for long periods of time, and there is a problem with having a bathroom very close. Don't think the judge would like it if I had to keep going to the bathroom. You never know what the case is gonna be, but there is a murder trial coming up and the jury is to be selected in May, so it kinda sounds like that might be what I have been called for. A bunch of people, the youngest one 17, tortured and murdered a mentally handicapped woman, put her body in a trash can, and left it in a parking lot. Would not be a one day thing, I think. By the way, jurors are not just chosen from voter registration lists. I am not a registered voter, and I have been called twice. Also, the last time I went, anyone who did not show up received a visit from the county sheriff.