Why haven't I been chosen for Jury Duty?

Question

I was called for Jury Duty 2 1/2 years ago but not since. Most everyone I know has been called twice since then. I know it sounds weird but I really want to go! Is there any reason why I haven't been called? Or can I increase my chances in any way?

Answer 1

I've never been called.
If you REALLY want to see a jury in action, just commit a crime!

Answer 2

First it's at random, you get assigned to a jury room along with a couple dozen other people. Then the judge asks if anyone can't serve on a jury and why, and dismisses whoever has a good excuse (financial burdens, have to take care of someone, etc.). After that, each potential juror left has to take the stand and answer questions from both prosecutors and defense attorneys. Usually these questions give them a good idea whether or not you might be likely to convict the defendant. For example, if the suspect is accused of robbery, they'll probably ask you whether you've ever been robbed. Their thinking is that, if you've ever been a victim, you probably have very intense feelings about that and would be more likely to convict the suspect. So prosecutors would like you, but the defense attorney wouldn't. Each side gets a few people they can immediately dismiss for no reason. Usually they do this on first impressions. But they only get a certain number of these dismissals, so they have to use them carefully. Other questions include if you've ever heard of the case, if you know the defendant, etc. Whoever's left gets on the jury!

Answer 3

Selection for jury duty is by random and it is the reason why there is no regular schedule of duties. Others may be called already twice due to this system.

Answer 4

I was told once in school that if you have higher education you may be pulled into the pool, but not actually chosen for jury duty. Apparently smart people think too long and hard about it when they want quicker answers. My teachers and professors say they are very rarely called in.

Answer 5

It is random...in the state I live in you can only get called once every seven years; apparently your state is different. You can't ask to do jury duty, just like you can't ask to be exempt from jury duty.

Answer 6

Depending on the State, selection of juries varies. It is a matter of some form of random selection. As much as you would like to, I feel lucky that I have not been called in some 20 years.
"Judge not lest yee be judged".

Answer 7

They call by driver license lotto in the state I live in. They called me once 20 years ago and I haven't heard a word since. My brother and sisters have never been called.

Answer 8

I don't know. I've been called once. It's been years now. 1998.

I have moved around a bit though. Maybe you have too?

No system is perfect.

Answer 9

Consider yourself lucky!!!