Back Home With No Jury Duty
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203409)
Nashville, Tennessee
May 3, 2021 12:02pm CST
Drove to the court house early in the thunderstorms for jury duty.
Thankfully the judge announced the trial was cancelled.
The defendant decided to plead guilty at the last minute on all charges.
Good news for all 66 of us that were there to be chosen for the jury.
And I will get a big paycheck of $11.00 soon for showing up.
I have done my civil duty for now. Until next time.
Glad to be home enjoying my coffee and listening to the rain fall.
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It all worked out . . . now you can enjoy the rest of your day (and your coffee 
).
@kaylachan (78815)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 May 21
You got paid 11.00 just for showing up? Wow....
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@kaylachan (78815)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 May 21
@CarolDM I think it's less here, if I remember from when George got summoned. Then again, they would only pay for so many days and it's up to your place of work if they're going to pay for your time off. George was able to get out of it because of me, but damn.
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@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 May 21
@kaylachan They have always paid around this amount here. I think every state is different.
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@Chellezhere (6278)
• United States
4 May 21
@CarolDM Don't I know it! After I sent that comment, I thought, "Hmm. Let's see. $1.00 at Dollar Tree. $1.00 at Dollar General. $1.00 at Publix. $1.00 at Ollie's. $1.00 at Big Lots..."
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
4 May 21
how long are you jury free? it used to be 5 years in Maryland. Now it is 2 years!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
4 May 21
@CarolDM that feels like it isn't enough, but 2 years isn't either!
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@Marilynda1225 (85334)
• United States
4 May 21
Have you ever served on a jury? I haven't.
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@Courtlynn (67091)
• United States
4 May 21
I've had to go once or twice but was sent home too. Never got paid though. 
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@LindaOHio (194668)
• United States
4 May 21
I'm glad you didn't have to serve. Have you ever participated in a trial? I think everyone should have the experience at least once.
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@LindaOHio (194668)
• United States
5 May 21
@CarolDM The one I served on was a child abuse trial. Not a good one to be on.
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@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 May 21
@LindaOHio I would not want to be at that one. So very tragic.
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@Sam_graphixer (2465)
• India
4 May 21
Coffee and rain fall ...such a bliss ... enjoy friend
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@snowy22315 (192782)
• United States
3 May 21
Gee that is cheap. We get 30.00 per day if we show up for jury duty here.
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@1creekgirl (43860)
• United States
3 May 21
Glad you didn't have to go through a trial. Enjoy your coffee.
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@MarieCoyle (46251)
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3 May 21
Glad they settled it so you don't have to go. Sometimes, it's just not convenient at all. But in retrospect, I guess some people have to do jury duty sometimes, unfortunately.
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