Have you been on a jury? How do you come to your decisions? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Feb 25, 2009 - 28 answers

This question always comes up with my husband and I when watching Boston Legal. How does the jury decide how much to reward in damages? [more inside]
posted by Becko on Sep 28, 2008 - 5 answers

I just got a notice that I have been selected for jury duty and will need to be available during a 10-day period during the middle of October. If I can't get out of it, what can I expect during this time frame? [more inside]
posted by melangell on Sep 26, 2008 - 11 answers

I want to get out of jury service, but I refuse to lie. [more inside]
posted by trixare4kids on Sep 8, 2008 - 33 answers

Do all misdemeanor cases get to bypass the grand jury? Is there such a thing as a federal misdemeanor? I know FEDERAL capital offenses must go before a grand jury and each STATE handles this differently, ie NY both sides and a judge, no grand jury. But I am confused on this process...help, test tommorrow!!
posted by madmamasmith on Apr 16, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I get out of jury duty? [more inside]
posted by bondgirl53001 on Apr 3, 2008 - 33 answers

Last fall I served on a jury for a six week murder trial, now I can’t watch scary stuff on my TV. [more inside]
posted by quarterframer on Feb 29, 2008 - 32 answers

How can I find, online, a decision rendered recently by my county court. [more inside]
posted by RockyChrysler on Oct 11, 2007 - 11 answers

Should I request a jury trial for my (arguably invalid) speeding ticket? [more inside]
posted by jammer on Apr 29, 2007 - 27 answers

California Criminal Grand Jury Selection Process: Can anyone tell me what the prosecutor and judge are looking for as they question and choose who in the pool is selected to serve? The questionnaire asked if you've previously served on a jury and, if so, if you were foreperson. Does having already served on a jury and/or been jury foreperson help or hinder? [more inside]
posted by trixare4kids on Aug 2, 2006 - 12 answers

Why is grand jury duty so long? [more inside]
posted by mmm on Apr 6, 2006 - 8 answers

In the US, is being summoned for jury duty really a random process? [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by PinkStainlessTail on Dec 21, 2004 - 22 answers