I realize I can't bring newspapers, iPods, portable radios or TVs...can I bring a textbook to read while waiting in the jury pool?
My state's homepage doesn't directly address this topic which is why I'm left wondering.
2007-03-20 02:17:46 · 8 answers · asked by Student 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You may usually bring personal reading material as long as its not a newspaper or current events magazine. What is your textbook. If its Criminal Justice, probably not, but history or computer science would be okay.
2007-03-20 02:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by lawmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rules probably differ from state to state, but I see no reason why you can't bring any book or even a newspaper. We're allowed newspapers in my state.
There should be a phone number on your summons that you can call. If not, contact someone to see what you can bring. It's always a very long and boring day.
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2007-03-20 02:20:58 · answer #2 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each state and each court house have different rules. Some of the basics though are no weapons such as knives or guns. The courts here in NM don't let you take your cell phone in if it is a picture phone.
Other than those you should call the court house and they would be happy to tell you!
2007-03-20 02:26:35 · answer #3 · answered by minicoop_jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No guns No knives No explosives of any kind No illicit drugs No pornography No liberal propaganda No pictures of Hillary No terrorists Nothing with haloburton stenciled on the side No preconceived ideas about guilt or innocence No short shorts No telescopes or x ray glasses. I think that covers it
2007-03-20 02:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by hvykey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you can bring a text book I'm sure unless it's something like "Jury Rigging 101"/
2007-03-20 02:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your court house is like mine, bring a cushion to sit on. Reading material should be acceptable.
2007-03-20 02:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the telephone and turn it compleetely off once you enter the courtroom room. the choose doesnt desire any interuptions from telephones and no image's taken. they might take the telephone away yet often will merely carry it for you till out of courtroom.
2016-10-19 03:56:29 · answer #7 · answered by balick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Clerk of Courts for the division that you will be serving in. They will help.
2007-03-20 02:21:15 · answer #8 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋