What really happens if you skip jury duty? [more inside]
posted by nooneyouknow on Jul 31, 2009 - 21 answers

Let's say a friend of mine was on telephone stand by jury duty in New York, and forgot to call Wednesday evening to see if she needed to report for Thursday. Cached through google search, are the ranges that were supposed to report Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, but not for Thursday August 21, 2008. How can this friend check to see if she was supposed to report yesterday? [more inside]
posted by eggplantia5 on Aug 22, 2008 - 4 answers

Jury Duty: I want to fulfill my civic duty and don't want to shirk but...4 week federal jury trial? $40 a day? What gives? I'm self employed and care for my child 2 days a week so my wife can work. Should I ask for a hardship exemption, or is that shirking? [more inside]
posted by johngalt on Mar 2, 2008 - 22 answers

Where can I get a good cheap lunch in Jamaica, Queens while I'm on jury duty? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Jan 26, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you bring a laptop with you when reporting for Jury Duty in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by purephase on Feb 26, 2007 - 12 answers

I just recieved a summons to appear for jury duty in Williamson County, TX, at the end of this month. I've read a lot of the first page of google results for "jury duty", but I am hoping that my favorite (ask)mefites can give me a more personal view of their experiences with jury duty. [more inside]
posted by negative1 on Oct 18, 2006 - 25 answers

Realistically, what will happen to me if I don't return my "Questionnaire as to Qualifications for Jury Service" in Ontario? [more inside]
posted by ParsonWreck on Sep 29, 2006 - 7 answers

I have enough doubts regarding the integrity of the American criminal justice system that I'm uncomfortable with the prospect of jury duty. Advice? [more inside]
posted by stuart_s on May 24, 2006 - 56 answers

A few years ago, I ignored a summons to jury duty (U.S. District Court, if that's relevant). I didn't intentionally shirk my civic duty. I just completely forgot to deal with it promptly. Am I in a lot of trouble? What's the best way to handle this responsibly and avoid any unpleasant surprises?
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2005 - 10 answers

So, watching Law & Order: Trial By Jury tonight, it inspired a question. In the show, the jury had to watch a videotape of a murder. My question is, if a juror is traumatized enough by something like that to need therapy, will the courts pay for the therapy, if the juror doesn't have insurance? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Aug 13, 2005 - 2 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

Ok in regard to this thread, how do they get your name for jury duty? I thought it was when you registered to vote. Others say when you register for SS or start filing income taxes. I seriously doubt SS as it only applies to certain people. Any info on where the man gets our names? [more inside]
posted by geoff. on May 27, 2004 - 16 answers