Yup, I have jury duty. I can't really complain because the last 3 times they subpoenaed me I deferred. The county I live in has this program where they give you a number and you call the night before to see if they need you. I knew I was in trouble when I was number 10. They routinely call in 100 jurors just because.
The odd part is this is the courthouse I work in. I practice law in the court I was subpoenaed to serve as a juror in. No one in their right mind would sit me. So, I thought I would keep you all entertained with my fun.
8:15-arrive and am greeted with dirty looks from other jurors because I did not park in the juror lot but parked in employee parking. I also sailed through security with my ID badge. Yeah, I'm making friends.
8:30-check in. Laugh at the person who is number 115 and shows up. Who shows up for jury duty even though they didn't have to?
8:31-jockey with other jurors for the 4 electrical outlets that are in a room that sits 400 people. Love that my tax dollars pay for wireless Internet in the juror lounge.
8:32-start playing out of my mind. I'm going to beat this level today if it kills me!
8:35-am told that there are two jury trials today and we should expect to be here for the entire day. Glad I only brought my laptop, no book, no knitting. I'm a moron.
8:36-lecture about how important I am and I'm as important as the Judge.
8:37-yeah! Movie about what an honor it is to sit as a juror. I'll check back in when it is over.
8:38-movie begins with discussing how we have to have jurors because the other option is to throw people in the water and see if they float. Really? That's the only other option. I remember in law school discussions about changing the system to professional jurors. I have no memory of going back to drowning people.
8:40-9:00-narrator of movie is Ed Bradley of 60 minutes and has credits and everything. This is my civic duty. Blah, Blah, Blah. Learn the history of jury duty. People would be happier with coffee and donuts.
9:02-that movie should win an Oscar. Diane Sawyer was in it.
9:05-must wear Juror badge AT ALL TIMES.
9:06-scare jurors that they could cause a mistrial.
9:15-break!break! Why do we need a break? We are not doing anything?
9:25-donate my juror compensation to the same organization I work for. Makes total sense.
9:26-lost at out of your mind again. Amy, I could kill you!
9:55-sorry to leave ya'all hanging. I'm doing nothing.
10:08-The man behind me is eating an apple louder than I ever knew was humanely possible. What is he, part cow? No, still haven't beaten that board.
10:28-bought a Diet Coke and I tried to buy a snack. The first time my SmartFood got stuck in the vending machine what did I do? I tried to buy another bag. Yes, that one got stuck too. I wasted $2 after I donated my jury compensation.
10:30-look, I work in this building. Can I just wait upstairs?
10:57-update from the jury clerk. Of the two scheduled jury trials, one is going to be heard by a judge. We are probably going to have an "instant jury demand" which is when someone who has been charged with a misdemeanor elects a jury trial. And it's break time, because everyone needs a break from a sitting.
10:57-oh look, magazines. Ladies Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, O. Can't they have People, US, In Touch? Something gossipy and mindless. And I'm hungry. Damn vending machine.
11:10-read article in Ladies Home Journal about Emeril. He is originally from Massachusetts? The king of Louisiana cooking? Who knew?
11:45-Amy is headed to where the courthouse is to go shopping. We are going to try to meet for lunch. I suspect the timing won't work, but hey, you never know.
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1:50-Amy is not coming for lunch anymore. Bummer.
11:51-30 jurors just called into a courtroom. I know the Judge. Not me though.
12:00-Lunch! Need to come back.
1:15-I'm back. My mom met me for lunch. I assume I'm going to be in the next group called, but for now I'm reading Good Housekeeping. Interesting recipe. I think I'll rip that out.
1:20-notice that my Smart Food that was stuck in the machine is mysteriously gone. Nice.
1:43-jury clerk says that we are still waiting to hear about jury trials.. She will give us another update and a break at 3:00 pm (again, from what?).
2:01-go to the bathroom. Realize I have panty lines in the outfit I am wearing. Damn it!
2:09-wow! Ladies Home Journal has healthy recipes. Low fat carrot cake, I'm totally ripping this out too. Shut up! You rip stuff out of magazines!
2:55-after an incredibly long email explanation from Amy, I finally conquer the board. At least I feel like I accomplished something today. Do not download this game. It is evil. 5 minutes until our update and break, from sitting.
3:00-we are free to go! My civic duty is complete. You are not going to have to suffer through this for another 3 years.
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This is good stuff. You can always go to the library at lunch and take a book out of the library. See if you can reserve one now.
This is good stuff. You can always go to the library at lunch and take a book out of the library. See if you can reserve one now.
This is good stuff. You can always go to the library at lunch and take a book out of the library. See if you can reserve one now.
This is good stuff. You can always go to the library at lunch and take a book out of the library. See if you can reserve one now.
Poor thing! You may need another trip to the Jefferson for some excitement after such a boring day. (wink wink!)- SMAGS
Poor thing! You may need another trip to the Jefferson for some excitement after such a boring day. (wink wink!)- SMAGS
Poor thing! You may need another trip to the Jefferson for some excitement after such a boring day. (wink wink!)- SMAGS
Poor thing! You may need another trip to the Jefferson for some excitement after such a boring day. (wink wink!)- SMAGS
While I feel bad for you – WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO BE ON JURIES!! I left a similar message over at Greeblemonkey a couple of months ago.
But we need smart, articulate, INFORMED people on juries. Sorry babe but you fit the bill.
However, you’re running commentary does have me giggling at my desk. Sorry about the SmartFood bag(s).
While I feel bad for you – WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO BE ON JURIES!! I left a similar message over at Greeblemonkey a couple of months ago.
But we need smart, articulate, INFORMED people on juries. Sorry babe but you fit the bill.
However, you’re running commentary does have me giggling at my desk. Sorry about the SmartFood bag(s).
While I feel bad for you – WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO BE ON JURIES!! I left a similar message over at Greeblemonkey a couple of months ago.
But we need smart, articulate, INFORMED people on juries. Sorry babe but you fit the bill.
However, you’re running commentary does have me giggling at my desk. Sorry about the SmartFood bag(s).
While I feel bad for you – WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO BE ON JURIES!! I left a similar message over at Greeblemonkey a couple of months ago.
But we need smart, articulate, INFORMED people on juries. Sorry babe but you fit the bill.
However, you’re running commentary does have me giggling at my desk. Sorry about the SmartFood bag(s).
I had jury duty for the first time when I was pregnant with my younger son. I just remember thinking how dirty the room we were in was. Then again I worked at a DA’s office for two years and it was pretty gross in there too.
I had jury duty for the first time when I was pregnant with my younger son. I just remember thinking how dirty the room we were in was. Then again I worked at a DA’s office for two years and it was pretty gross in there too.
I had jury duty for the first time when I was pregnant with my younger son. I just remember thinking how dirty the room we were in was. Then again I worked at a DA’s office for two years and it was pretty gross in there too.
I had jury duty for the first time when I was pregnant with my younger son. I just remember thinking how dirty the room we were in was. Then again I worked at a DA’s office for two years and it was pretty gross in there too.
Jodi…I hope your day goes fast! I’ve never been called to jury duty so thanks for letting me know how boring it will be!
Jodi…I hope your day goes fast! I’ve never been called to jury duty so thanks for letting me know how boring it will be!
Jodi…I hope your day goes fast! I’ve never been called to jury duty so thanks for letting me know how boring it will be!
Jodi…I hope your day goes fast! I’ve never been called to jury duty so thanks for letting me know how boring it will be!
So, I have a logistical question for you. When you are making trips to the vending machine and what not are you giving up your outlet or leaving your computer, cause neither seems like a good choice.
So, I have a logistical question for you. When you are making trips to the vending machine and what not are you giving up your outlet or leaving your computer, cause neither seems like a good choice.
So, I have a logistical question for you. When you are making trips to the vending machine and what not are you giving up your outlet or leaving your computer, cause neither seems like a good choice.
So, I have a logistical question for you. When you are making trips to the vending machine and what not are you giving up your outlet or leaving your computer, cause neither seems like a good choice.
I have enjoyed the recap of jury duty. Where I live they make you fill out a survey when your name comes up for jury duty – I guess to save them time in the end. I don’t get called since I am technically a full time student. But I always thought it would be neat to do once. Although knowing my luck I would end up on a trial that lasted for weeks…
Hope the afternoon passes quickly!
I have enjoyed the recap of jury duty. Where I live they make you fill out a survey when your name comes up for jury duty – I guess to save them time in the end. I don’t get called since I am technically a full time student. But I always thought it would be neat to do once. Although knowing my luck I would end up on a trial that lasted for weeks…
Hope the afternoon passes quickly!
I have enjoyed the recap of jury duty. Where I live they make you fill out a survey when your name comes up for jury duty – I guess to save them time in the end. I don’t get called since I am technically a full time student. But I always thought it would be neat to do once. Although knowing my luck I would end up on a trial that lasted for weeks…
Hope the afternoon passes quickly!
I have enjoyed the recap of jury duty. Where I live they make you fill out a survey when your name comes up for jury duty – I guess to save them time in the end. I don’t get called since I am technically a full time student. But I always thought it would be neat to do once. Although knowing my luck I would end up on a trial that lasted for weeks…
Hope the afternoon passes quickly!
Oh, this is hilarious. Thanks for suffering through your day for our enjoyment. True public service
Oh, this is hilarious. Thanks for suffering through your day for our enjoyment. True public service
Oh, this is hilarious. Thanks for suffering through your day for our enjoyment. True public service
Oh, this is hilarious. Thanks for suffering through your day for our enjoyment. True public service
This was really funny! You cracked me up…. I guarantee your Jury duty was better than mine. I was stuck in a room with over 700 people and they were allllllllll very scary… Too bad I wasn’t even suppose to go, I could have opted out because of my husband’s job but I was too stupid to realize it till too late! DUH!
This was really funny! You cracked me up…. I guarantee your Jury duty was better than mine. I was stuck in a room with over 700 people and they were allllllllll very scary… Too bad I wasn’t even suppose to go, I could have opted out because of my husband’s job but I was too stupid to realize it till too late! DUH!
This was really funny! You cracked me up…. I guarantee your Jury duty was better than mine. I was stuck in a room with over 700 people and they were allllllllll very scary… Too bad I wasn’t even suppose to go, I could have opted out because of my husband’s job but I was too stupid to realize it till too late! DUH!
This was really funny! You cracked me up…. I guarantee your Jury duty was better than mine. I was stuck in a room with over 700 people and they were allllllllll very scary… Too bad I wasn’t even suppose to go, I could have opted out because of my husband’s job but I was too stupid to realize it till too late! DUH!
Ugh. So painful. I think if I ever have to go again, I’ll bring a pillow.
What do you think of the idea of professional jurors? My husband (proud two-time jury foreman) mentioned that to me ounce.
Ugh. So painful. I think if I ever have to go again, I’ll bring a pillow.
What do you think of the idea of professional jurors? My husband (proud two-time jury foreman) mentioned that to me ounce.
Ugh. So painful. I think if I ever have to go again, I’ll bring a pillow.
What do you think of the idea of professional jurors? My husband (proud two-time jury foreman) mentioned that to me ounce.
Ugh. So painful. I think if I ever have to go again, I’ll bring a pillow.
What do you think of the idea of professional jurors? My husband (proud two-time jury foreman) mentioned that to me ounce.