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I understand a lot of ppl can't afford to miss out on work for it, or have kids to take care of, and practical stuff like that. But everyone I've talked to just doesn't wanna be bothered with it, even with no other reasons. I don't get it. I think it'd actually be interesting to see the details of some cases & try to make sure justice was served. The only things I'd object to are cases involving gross bloody pictures, or something where they have to seclude the jurors to keep someone from killing them.

2006-11-04 06:18:10 · 24 answers · asked by onyxflame 3 in Politics & Government Civic Participation

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It doesn't pay very well, you can't come and go as you please, and if you have plans to go on vacation, they all get interupted.

2006-11-04 06:20:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

Some jobs will not pay for jury duty and the amount that is offered by the courts does not begin to supplement the loss of pay. Also some people have to use their off time to go. I just recently had jury duty. Unfortunately, I was working at night because I have a rotating shift at my job. So I was basically working from 8 am to 12 am everyday, but only getting paid for half a days work. Some jurors get sequestered. That means they can't see their families or friends for extended periods of time. The cases I had to be a part of were drawn out and boring. The judge was not clear on explaining the procedures or the judgments. We all kind of lost interest because of this. I do feel that juror duty is part of the judicial process and that all Americans should get involved because one day they may be the ones relying on a jury.

2006-11-04 14:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Being a good juror can be hard work. I have served on juries in Municipal Court, State Superior Court, Federal Court and a Grand Jury. There is a lot of sitting around during the selection process and when the jury is excused while attorneys argue points of law. However it has been my observation that people want to see justice and work hard to weigh the evidence to the best of their ability.

There are lots of excuses for not serving, but the most compelling for serving is asking the question do I want a fair trial if I have to have one? If the answer is yes—you should serve.

2006-11-04 14:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by damdawg 4 · 1 1

I have only ever met one person who has sat on a jury and he was pleased to do so. Other than that, I have never even heard anyone else ever even discuss jury duty. For myself personally, I think that jury duty would be difficult because it is difficult to conceive of a just system when not all people have the same availability to resources as others and the cases presented often represent the money (and personnel) spent rather than the truth. Perhaps it is these distortions that lead many not to want to have someone else's fate in their hands.

2006-11-04 14:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by pre-pastor 2 · 0 0

If I didn't have a job and bills to pay and I'd never been to jury duty. I would feel the same way as you. Unfortunately, I've attended court proceedings (and been in jury duty) and they are exceedingly boring. It is nothing like the "Law dramas" that TV loves to put out during sweeps week. Picture jury duty like being in the same class for 8-10 hours straight with little or no break. Now figure that they pay hardly anything. Not exactly the best use of time for someone with a full time job and a good hourly rate.

2006-11-04 14:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by Takfam 6 · 0 2

I have been called for jury duty many times and have sat on two juries. While it was interesting, it did take a lot of time that translated to dollars lost for me. The pay is next to nothing. I live in a suburban area of Chicago. One of my juries took place in the Chicago loop, a one hour commute from where I live if I drove. Parking Lost almost as much as the daily check. On one of the cases their were two doctors called as professional witnesses, One charge $450.00 per hour. This is how he derives most of his one million dollar plus yearly income. The other charged $650.00 per hour and had seen the plaintiff in a professional capacity. I consider it my duty to serve, but these are some of the things that get under my skin.

2006-11-05 17:11:48 · answer #6 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0 0

You obviously have never had to set through hours of "jury selection". You have to set there while the attorneys ask the individual jury prospects questions. And it is really fun to the 30th person they finally get to (after you have set there for hours waiting for "your turn") only to be disqualified for what ever reason! I have been called to jury duty 8 times and have had to set through the process 8 times and have never been selected as a juror. Talk about inconvenience! And true, it would be cool to set in on an actual case that is kinda "Law and Order". But that is rarely the case.

2006-11-04 14:35:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

Too many people don't care about their civic duties. Others simply can't afford the time off of work. Personally, I don't think those who don't care SHOULD be on juries. But then, I think a professional jury would be a great idea.

2006-11-04 14:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Because it requires thinking and paying attention. It also requires a sense of civic duty and pride. Since this doesn't fit the profile of most people these days, they don't like jury duty.

I have been called to jury duty only once and did not get selected -- the trial was settled out of court. However, I was looking forward to serving and will in a heartbeat if called again.

2006-11-04 14:28:32 · answer #9 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 1 1

There should be a law you get paid what your job pays you per hour for jury duty. They don't even pay for your parking. Give people a reason they would want to serve.

2013-11-22 23:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by jeff 1 · 0 0

It seems like people have forgotten the part "Judged by your Peers." As the reasons you stated you forgot one..........it pays lousy. I know that if another persons life was placed on my vote, I would not want to participate either. There are very few cut and dry cases.

2006-11-04 14:37:04 · answer #11 · answered by taken for a ride 2 · 0 0

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