Just say cops never lie.
Also check on the distance. In Los Angeles if your drive would exceed 2 physical bus changes (tell them you will be taking public transportation) you can have the venue changed.
It may not be the same there but it is worth a shot.
Just tell the judge you hate everybody. It worked for some lady in New York, who was subsequently given Juror for Life award.
I’ll never forget a co-worker of mine disappearing for what seemed like months in the early 90’s.
Turned out he got nailed to be on the jury at the trial of Sammy “The Bull” Gravano in NYC.
Your jurisdiction will have it's own rules, but I suspect you'll get an orientation on day 1. When you call in each night. they'll give a list of numbers. Odds of serving kinda depend on length of service period, the docket, and the number in the jury pool.
When I served in CA, the round trip was 78 miles. I received no milage and only $7.50 per day. Sorry actually reported, when they questioned my I had a box of tissues and a really bad cold, so they said go away, we will see you next time.
You will only need to call the one time.
I was suprised by the questions asked:
1. What radio station do you listen to. Who do you listen to on that radio station.
2. Do you have a bumper sticker on your vehicle? What does it say?
I was in a court room with about 125 other people (all day) where they selected a jury for four different federal cases.
I wasn't selected for any jury duty and the people around me said that I probably wasn't selected because I listen to Rush Limbaugh and have A Free Republic bumper sticker on my truck.
Dammit, GO! I would pay to be allowed to be on a jury.
They won’t let me. No scientists allowed.
The mileage reimbursement is very good. In Washington, if you live more than 60 miles away, the hotel, perdiem,and mileage can add up to quite a bit of money if you find a good deal on a hotel. I netted about $150/day after all my expenses and was still able to get work done. Lots of down time. Take a book to read or a smart phone.
show up reading the the pocket versions of Declaration Of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
watch both sides heads explode.
Just received my first Jury Summons ever. Could opt out simply because of my age but the Judge and the District Clerk are both someone I campaigned heavily for in the last election and was so glad they were elected. Ironic??
I think I can answer your question. Last month I received a similar federal jury duty notic. On my first call-in I was told to call back the following Monday. When I called the second time, I was told to report to the Los Angeles federal court house. The judge asked several questions to the pool as a whole. The lawyers did nothing but take notes. Then judge and lawyers huddled. 12+2 were seated and then some of those were dismissed by the judge. Those dismissed were replace from the general pool and then the judge told all the remaining pool to report back to the jury clerk. When I (one of those who were not seated) reported to the clerk, I was told my jury service was completed and I need not call in again.
I have Lowell Superior next week. I’ll let you know what happens. I really do hate everybody:)
Nurses are not prone to being swayed by emotions and my father was a retired cop...defense lawyers didn't like that. The nursing office said nurses that had to sit were never put on juries in their experience.... Federal court is hard to get out of. Other courts you have a chance of being excused...