[texson66]

Yeah, I know ....a great and noble duty yada yada yada! But here are a couple of links to "FGJ duty" experiences:

Our Unjust Justice System

FGJ Experience & Critique

[dirtboy]

Any suggestions on how to get out of this "duty"???

Be sure to bring one of those pocket Constitutions with you when they initially call you in. When asked about your political beliefs, state your honest belief about the importance of limited government and that you believe the feds have usurped powers. They won't want you on their rubber stamping machine, and you won't have to lie to get tossed out...

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

Did you just get a letter in the mail? Simply do not respond.

If it was a registered letter and you picked it up, better go to plan B.

(Hint: never pick up a registered letter, they are always bad news.)

[jigsaw]

Called for jury duty and being pre-interviewed by the opposing attorneys to see if any of us should be dismissed because we knew any of the parties, etc., I told them (the attorneys) that based on prior court experience I had had that as far as I was concened the instant I believed one of the attorneys or clients or witnesses was lying, that side immediately lost the case in my mind.

Both attorneys immediately dismissed me.

They realized I was damn serious.

[AlaskaErik]

Ask the court clerk what type of pistol you can carry concealed while in the building. When they say you can't, act horrified and tell them that the bad guys will get you and you fear for your safety. Act really paranoid. They may reconsider. I've never been called, but as a LE professional, I would simply state that they must be guilty, otherwise the police would not have arrested the perps.

[ContentiousObjector]

tell them you are a white supremacist and your against the death penalty

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Several good tips have been given already. I was called for jury duty, did not want to serve and in the review process stated some VERY strong opinions. Was quickly excused. The worst thing you can do is appear to be neutral and remain quiet.

Any indication you can give as to either the innocence or guilt of the parties involved and stick with it will probably cause you to be released. Best wishes.

[max_rpf]

I got off a jury once..

They asked me if I thought the defendent would lie on the stand.

I replyed:

Why not? Our president did, and look what happend to him -- nothing!

Needless to say they did not select me...

[Alberta's Child]

I have no problem serving on a trial jury as long as I don't get stuck in court for months. However, in my experience lawyers do not like to keep professionals on the jury because they are not easily swayed.

I once had a lawyer tell me that he always does his best to get engineers and accountants off the jury in his cases.

[GovernmentShrinker]

$40/day is a 20% pay cut? You make $250/week for "a demanding job that requires a lot of travel"? This doesn't sound right.

[lorrainer]

Any suggestions on how to get out of this "duty"???

Just got out of Federal jury duty last week. I have MS, and had to have my doctor fax info to the clerk. They wouldn't take my word that I can't see well enough to drive to court, among other things. I wonder if the fact that I spend much of my time FReeping would have made any difference in voir dire.... I'd like to think so.

[NittanyLion]

Why don't you tell the judge that your initial reaction was worry about the 20% pay cut you'd effectively be taking. However, upon reflection, you've figured out some "other ways" that will more make up the difference. Then go on to ask if there are any other grand juries in need of someone right now...

[Moose4]

You're making me nervous. I got called for petit jury duty on our local county court next week--first time ever for jury duty for me, so it should at least be interesting. And I get a parking pass and $6/day, w00t!

(How much do I hate my job that I'm looking FORWARD to jury duty?)

}:-)4

[cynicom]

tex...You get paid while in military??? Get a pension now??? Servitude????

[Mind-numbed Robot]

Tell them that because of the severe financial burden you would bear, combined with your past experiences with the government and knowledge of other bad experiences by others, that you would automatically be prejudiced against the state and therefore could not render a fair judgment.