jury duty question?

Question

is it true that as soon as you register to vote you are automatically eligible for jury duty. because quiet honestly i dont want to do that. or can you be chosen even if your not registered to vote.?

Answer 1

Yes that is true. Once you register to vote, expect jury duty within the next few years. Been there, done that, got the tshirt...

Answer 2

Voter registration is a requirement for jury duty but it is not a guarantee that you will be chosen for a jury.

I have been a registered voter for almost 9 years and have never even been summonsed for jury duty. Even those that do get a summons for jury duty are not likely to be picked for a jury. Of the potential jurors that do get picked only a handful ever serve more then a day or two. As most trials are very quick or end in last minute plea deals.

Jury duty is unfortunately way too easy to get out of and is not a reason to not register. Do your civic duty and if you get chosen be proud of the duty you have been given.

Answer 3

Most jurisdictions compile thier lists for jury duty from driver's license databases. You are eligible for jury duty as soon as you turn 18. So, yes, you may be chosen for jury duty even if you are not registered to vote.

Answer 4

You are "eligible" for jury duty as soon as you turn 18. I would not give up my right to vote just to avoid jury duty! Anyway, voter registration lists are just one means of finding people for jury duty. It is the duty of the jury commissioner (or similar agency) to get a broad cross section of citizens to serve on juries, so usually more than one list is used. People who are not on one list may be on another (you need not be a registered voter to be a juror). Another common list is drivers licenses, so you would need to not drive as well. In some places, phone books are used.

Answer 5

You are automatically put on the list for jury duty. You will get notice and are required to attend. Now days, they make it really simple and all you need to serve is 1 day or 1 trial. You call in the day before your service date and they let you know if you are chosen. If not, you don't have to go. If you are chosen then you go in and wait for a trial. Once that trial is over your service is done. You are not chosen for trial, Your service is also done. You should be willing to go as it is considered your civic duty. Just take some reading material.

Answer 6

In many jurisdictions (states), that's true.

The courts need some way to create the list of what citizens are eligible for jury duty. Registered voters is a good list, because it requires citizenship and a known address, and a sufficient age, but is not otherwise limited by any factors.

Answer 7

You can be chosen even if you are not registered to vote & its a random selection.I was not then a registered voter & I was called upon for Grand Jury duty for a month.I thought that I would hate it but it REALLY was a great experience.I liked it!! And they paid me a flat $2oo. per week even if we got out early.Its really an honor to be selected & it means that you are a decent citizen to have been chosen.And they give you a certifiacate to frame.

Answer 8

Every registered voter can be appointed for jury duty but you can cite valid reasons for not being selected for the said duty.

Answer 9

Yes, you can be chosen and you have to go. That doesn't mean you will be chosen to sit on the jury. Some states even use driver's license. Instead of voters.

Answer 10

yes you will be chosen for jury duty only when you register to vote