Go! I'm on a Grand Jury right now, which is EVERY weekday afternoon for a month! It's awesome and fun to hear about the cases and laws. And at 18, you already know enough about people and the world to assert your opinion.
Also, there's no way to get out of it. They will just call you again and again. And if you don't go, they will track you down and fine you $$$. If you really want to get out, and it's regular jury not Grand jury, just say you are biased and can't make an impartial decision.
2006-07-23 15:21:50
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answered by Anonymous
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The odds are that you will never be on a jury. What they do is give you a date they want you to come to the courthouse. You call in the day before and sometimes it is canceled and you don't even have to go and you are excused for the year. If you do have to go, you wait in a room with like a hundred other people and there will be a group A, B, C, ect. Most cases end up settling out of court so they will excuse you by groups. If a case does go to trial, that is when they call in a group to be selected by lawyers for duty. So the odds are you will not be on a jury.
2006-07-23 22:23:12
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answered by stink 2
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The most predominant things that get you excused are if you are a sole care provider for someone or if you work at a job where they will write a letter declaring you indispensible. Either way, it's for a case of "hardship." One time when I worked on a newspaper staff where there was only one editor and one reporter, the publisher wrote a letter saying that for me to miss work for an extended period would cause the paper to temporarily cease publication, and the judge excused me. I've always kind of wanted to serve, but the two times I got called I happened to be in jobs where it really would have created a problem at work, so I was excused. You should think about trying it. It would be a unique experience. You are plenty old enough to hear a case and weigh evidence.
2006-07-23 22:23:31
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answered by Rvn 5
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YOUR 18 YEARS OLD! If you want to be treaded like adult, then start acting like one!!!! You have no reason not to go. Hell, it might be interesting. Most who are called rarely get picke for a trial. Last time I was called they had over 250 people. The whole day had maybe 5 trials. So about 60 people actually got a case.The rest get a check and a cup of coffee. I met a lot of folks like you who had all kinds of dumb reasons why they couldn't do this simple civic duty. Just go, answer all questions truthfully, and think of it as a singles bar. Who knows? You might meet a cute cop or laywer.
2006-07-23 22:34:50
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answered by lana_sands 7
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You should bring a book and go, a summons doesn't mean you are automatically on a jury, just part of a pool that will be chosen from.
Remember, being 18 means the government is convinced that you're ready for it.
Chances are against you being chosen, but you should go. It might even make you feel good.
2006-07-23 22:23:22
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answered by soulinverse 4
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I don't know the law in your jurisdiction, but if it is anything like here, you could be setting yourself up for jail-time or a large fine if you do not show. After all, you should do your duty. It probably would be a lot of fun and you'll probably learn a bit. Enjoy the day off work, they will probably not select you anyway.
2006-07-23 22:21:22
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answered by great gig in the sky 7
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My mom ALWAYS went and then when she found out the subject of the "trial" she vehemently opposed it. I am not saying that is right (well was probably right in my Mom's situation.....she is a nutcase) BUT some people just don't appreciate our judicial system and if you are one.....I would prefer you not be on ANY jury.
2006-07-23 22:21:31
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answered by sqwirlsgirl 5
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Well, if you're old enough to vote, you should be able to do jury duty.
I would just call up and ask. My husband was on jury duty once, and he actually found it very educational.
Don't try to get out of it--go do it, and learn something from it. :)
2006-07-23 22:21:23
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answered by ? 6
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Use the excuse that you are not ready to handle those kinds of decisions. I know that I wouldn't want anyone on a trial that was not sure of themselves.
2006-07-23 22:21:19
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answered by Pappa Poopy 4
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Go to it; odds are they won't select you anyway (they go through a process on which jurors they want) and it'll be an awesome experience anyways. Seriously, it's your civic duty and responsibility; if you duck out, stop voting. if you're still in HS, you can always use the experience for EC in social studies/civics/government classes, and if you're in college, it's a fantastic thing to do.
2006-07-23 22:21:00
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answered by Anonymous
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