Community Chat

[SydneyH]

How often has anyone been called?  I just received a notice for a courthouse that is on the other side of my county.   Soo not feelin' the call to serve.

[Kachina624]

I've been called once in the 18 years I've lived here.  When I lived in Houston I got called fairly often but never chosen for a jury because DH was a cop. 

[CatLoverDogsToo]

@SydneyH  I was called in 2013 and again just this month. Both times, I sat for 2 hours and then was let go for the week. 500 "cases" settled the first time. Same thing this month.   

[Trix]

I've been summoned a few times.  One case I was selected to be a juror was settled before the trial began. I'm one who feels it is one of the privileges of being a citizen of the United States of America that "we, the people" are a part of the judicial process.  I've never felt inconvenienced to be summoned. 

[missy1]

Lately every 2 years. I like to go.

[Desertdi]

In Illinois, never.   Once in California in 25 years.    Every 3 years since I've lived in Arizona.

[qualitygal]

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@Trix wrote:

I've been summoned a few times.  One case I was selected to be a juror was settled before the trial began. I'm one who feels it is one of the privileges of being a citizen of the United States of America that "we, the people" are a part of the judicial process.  I've never felt inconvenienced to be summoned. 

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In the past times, I'd get a bit irked, but I never actually had to set on a jury. Once I was able to be excused due to taking care of my father. But all in all I agree, it's a right and a duty we all need to be a part of.  It is an experience. Not horrible. Only the cases you might have to set in on can be. 

[gidgetgh]

I'm 61 and have only been called once, probably about 15 years ago.  It was for an arson case.  I figured that I wouldn't get picked because my husband was a firefighter in the same county.

Wrong.  I was picked.  Trial lasted two days.  We deliberated for a few hours.

[Karie2022]

Once, several years ago...my almost 90 year old dad has never been called.

[Nataliesgramma]

Once and I hope never again....was not a good experience....Hubby on the other hand 3 times and he loves it.