Cattle call for Superior Court in Maricopa County. In the waiting room with 300 others waiting to be called to jury duty. Good thing they have internet access.
Cattle call for Superior Court in Maricopa County. In the waiting room with 300 others waiting to be called to jury duty. Good thing they have internet access.
"A man does not insist on physical beauty in a woman who builds up his morale. After a while he realizes that she is beautiful - he just hadn't noticed it at first" Robert A. Heinlein Time Enough for Love
10/1 says they're guilty!
In Maricopa county, those are good odds!Originally Posted by 6297J
10/1 says they're guilty!
I know, I've been there
I have Jury Duty tomorrow; downtown Phoenix... I must live 15 miles from there!!!!! I tried to get out of it.
You would think they would have a distance rule or something.
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That's not all that far. The only time I've ever had jury duty was in Federal court and the courthouse was about 30 miles from where I lived at the time. The case was plea bargained so I didn't have to do anything other than show up one day.
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Best way out is when they ask you any questions about the matter ... first thing you say is "He should have his A** shot off!*
After a bit they'll realise that you're not court material and send ya home!
"Trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty!" John Adams 1772
Snuffy / Ted
I'm 50 miles away, and thier travel allowance does not nearly cover it.
I guess you cant take the city bus then Terry. Goodness...
Why cant they pick us up in one of those vans? They are demanding us to travel that far and into a rough part of town. Why not?
I also think they should have a volunteer program. There are people out there that love this stuff, students of law, court enthusiasts.. They would love to be able to go in and make judgement calls..
Bill
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Get here a little early Bill. Downtown traffic really sucks first thing in the morning. Recommend you come in from the west of 8th ave as it's pretty hard to cross Washington during rush hour.
"A man does not insist on physical beauty in a woman who builds up his morale. After a while he realizes that she is beautiful - he just hadn't noticed it at first" Robert A. Heinlein Time Enough for Love
Even the post office won't come out here much less a bus. But look at the bright side, there are good hot dog vendors outside the courthouse!
If you get on a panel, unless you want to be there, just tell you have friends or relatives who are Police or the District Attorney. You'll be the first to go.
That wouldn't make for very fair judgments though. I think they want a wide variety of people from different backgrounds to choose from so the final twelve will be a good fit for the case.
That said, I would be first in line to volunteer! I was on the mock trial team in high school, and I constantly watch Court TV.
Indeed "trial by a jury of your peers" is taken to mean a jury filled with people of a variety of backgrounds. Nevertheless the comments above on how to avoid do work (not that I recommend lying about it). My mother was called many times when we lived in Detroit, but she was never seated, because she knew a number of police officers and fire fighters. Still she had to sit all day to be told this with limited compensation for travel.
The strange thing to me, is that some people are called repeatedly and others never are. My wife has been called twice (though the juries were filled before she was required to show up in person). I have never been called. In my job though I would not likely be seated, so I am not complaining.
Saying you have strong religious beliefs will also get you excused (at least it does in the UK, in the US for all I know it could be a prerequisite (depending on the faith of course)).
Could be worth a try though. Personally I would feel guilty in avoiding it giving how many people gave their lives in order for you to have the right be tried by your peers and I have personally walked over 15 miles in and around Phoenix in one day even though there are regular bus services covering most of the city but if you would rather opt out of one of your most precious democratic rights because it is too far away then try the religious angle
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