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I'm here at jury selection

sylviahomeatlast — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:32:57 GMT

I have my fingers crossed that I don't have to perform my. Civic duty

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JuJu Squeezie — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:34:36 GMT

My husband was too.

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sylviahomeatlast — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:42:10 GMT

The internet service here is terrible

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sylviahomeatlast — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:43:09 GMT

The room. (Huge) is packed

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sylviahomeatlast — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 21:57:01 GMT

There are 68 of us. Waiting to be chosen or not for a 2/12 -3 week trial. Bwaaaaa

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LyndaGee — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:05:59 GMT

I always dread Jury Duty - but, end up having a good experience and meet nice people. For me, the biggest obstacle is having to drive downtown.

Hope you get your wish, Syl.

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Shorty2U — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:38:00 GMT

Im surprised they allow cellphones while in the process.

I would not mind jury duty if I was in better health and could still drive etc. If healthy I would love to go!

My husband always wants to go and has gotten a paper many times. But when he calls the night before, his number is never listed so he has never had to show up.

I think they should take volunteers because I know others like my husband who would like to serve.

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foundinlv — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:40:19 GMT

I'm surprised the OP hasn't been spanked yet by some of our more civic minded members. LOLOLOL!!!!

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Luv2Decorate — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:44:22 GMT

I don't think serving on a jury is a bad thing and I don't understand why people don't want to do it.

However, if a juror has a bad attitude, doesn't want to be there, I sure as heck wouldn't want them on ANY case. Too many lives could be in jeopardy and that negative juror could have a lasting impact on somebody's life.

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DoneTryin — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 23:15:56 GMT

Which trial is it for?

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sunshine45 — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 23:29:02 GMT

in all of my years i have only been called one time......and then was not needed after hanging around for a couple of hours. i would love to serve on a jury!

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colliemom4 — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 23:32:10 GMT

I've been on 4. The last one I was on I can't believe was even taken to trial.

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DoneTryin — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:08:14 GMT

I was on a jury in 2001. Had the victim not died, it would have been a "stupid criminal" type of crime. Sent one guy to prison for life & know that we did the right thing. I wouldn't mind sitting on a jury again, but hopefully not another kidnapping/murder/theft of a financial device (credit cards).

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Gooday — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:14:11 GMT

I wouldn't mind if the court wasn't downtown. It's a major hassle and they do not compensate for parking. Do you realize the cost of parking in downtown Chicago?

The criminal court of Cook County is at 26th and California which is right next to the county jail. The neighborhood is frightening.

If you hit it lucky, you can get one of the suburban courts and that's not too bad. One day/one trial.

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sylviahomeatlast — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:32:17 GMT

On 2/2/2015 Ilikeshade said:
I'm surprised the OP hasn't been spanked yet by some of our more civic minded members. LOLOLOL!!!!

I feel the pain.

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sylviahomeatlast — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:34:15 GMT

It's a 212-3 week trial for vehicular homicide

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sylviahomeatlast — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:41:35 GMT

On 2/2/2015 Luv2Decorate said:
I don't think serving on a jury is a bad thing and I don't understand why people don't want to do it.

However, if a juror has a bad attitude, doesn't want to be there, I sure as heck wouldn't want them on ANY case. Too many lives could be in jeopardy and that negative juror could have a lasting impact on somebody's life.

Not a bad attitude . it's going to be a very long yrial

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hckynut — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 00:45:44 GMT

I have sat on 9 jury panels and my only regret is that I didn't get to sitnon more. I just don't get why so many are so reluctant to want to serve. I know some of my co-workers did not like having to make decisions, but I just could just not understand why. So many like to give opinions on what other jurors "should have done", but them make a decision? NOPE, Anyone care to try to help me understand this? Only reasons other than "they don't have time or their job or their kids", Thanks.

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Justice4all — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:38:12 GMT

I'm scared of criminals and people use subterfuge!

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sylviahomeatlast — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 02:10:42 GMT

there is going to be a mental health defense. I don't believe driving too fast and drunk are mental health. When questioned, i said I didn't know if I could overcome my issues in that regard. I'm dismissed.