Has anyone been called up for Jury service?

Question

I would love to do it, but does anyone know how they call you up?

Answer 1

they will contact you it is completely random but they will not call you up if you have a criminal record or work for the police

i did jury service years ago and it was a very interesting experience

Answer 2

I'm not sure but they probably go off of lists like being a registered voter. I was called to Jury duty and was selected. I didn't know this Jury was going to be 6 weeks long. Pay is crappy but I learned a lot about the court system. I think everybody should try it at least 1 time in their life. A great experience. Can you imagine being a Juror on the case of OJ Simpson?

Answer 3

If you are over 18 and under 65 (you can elect not to be called over 65) and on the electoral roll you are in the draw - just like the lottery.

I've done a week on a paedophile case - not pleasant, my wife has been on jury service in a murder between gang members which included attempted intimidation of the jury.

I've also done coroner's court and you can keep that too.

If you are unlikely enough to be called for a fraud case your head will be spinning with all the convoluted evidence.

Although you originally get called for County Court, you could finish up at the Old Bailey - and I've been an expert witness there.

Who wants to see the dark underside of life?

Answer 4

I suppose it depends, last time I was called was about 12 years ago and I enjoyed it. I got two weeks off work in June and was called to 3 small cases, theft etc. The rest of the time was spent sunning myself in the garden, just had to turn up each day at 10am, most days was not needed and went home. Could not go back to work as supply already bought in. Don't suppose I would have been quite as happy if it had been a case like yours, still someone has to do it to make sure that justice is done.

Answer 5

I was called up for jury duty the first time after I bought my house, had changed my address and registered to vote in my new county. I was called up three times in a two-year period. After I got married and relocated to a new county and changed my address and voter registration, I was called up again. I don't know if the clerk of the court uses DMV records or voting records for the jury pool, but you have to be a resident in the jurisdiction of the court to serve on jury duty.

Answer 6

No, but I was a member of a Court Marshal Board in the Air Force. Just about the same thing and I was glad I did it. Anyway here in Fl they are now using drivers licenses to contact potential Jury Members.

Answer 7

Yes I was called 10 years ago, It was a great experience although daunting at first. You are chosen at random from the electoral register and sent your summons forms which have to declare if you are ineligible for whatever reason. After you have served your term (usually 2 weeks but longer for more complicated trials, murder, fraud etc) you will be exempt from Jury service for 2 years.

Answer 8

I've been up twice, although never got on the case. Don't be so jovial about it. I know people who have been on "everyday' abuse cases and it ain't a bunch of laughs. Miss Marple it isn't,i'm sorry to say. Also, unless their is a courtroom close to you, you could be travelling for weeks, just to answer a roll call at your own expense.At the end, you claim expenses back. Employers do have to let you attend, but you can't swan off for the whole day if you have been dismissed.

Answer 9

I was called up to do jury service 5 years ago.

My mum was called up twice

Answer 10

Yes i have and i had to go for 3 weeks, about a guy who robbed from a post office!

i had to take 3 weeks offfrom work... of course they pay for your loss of wages and any transportation fees....

but it is a very long and boaring procedure... jury have to take time out talk about the case... very boring... i had to sit there for hours on end! but all in all i can say it was rather good to see the guy go down for 6 years! well worth it just hope u get a murder case be alot more intresting!

Answer 11

its randomly drawn based on you state.
you need to have a state id or state drivers license, and dont worry, you will get picked at the most inconvenient time.
i had always wanted to do it, and i was notified to be there, and after 5 hours they choose me as an alternate, which means i had to go for two days and i didn't get to do anything, i had to leave the jury room when they went in to decide the verdict, i was only there in case something happened to another juror.
i lost money from work, they NEVER sent me my $15 a day or whatever it was, and i didn't get to do anything, or say anything.
only good part was the bailiffs, they were all super funny.