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Jury Duty....bah

A2597A2597 Fanboy
in Zocalo v2.0
So...Parents got a letter saying I was summoned for Jury Duty a couple weeks ago.

Allright...#1: I'm a full time student, #2, I live in St. Augustine to attend college. I'm 3 hours from the courthouse I was summoned too, and it's two weeks before finals.

Anyhoo, go home, get the letter, fill it out, mail it to the courthouse requesting I be excused for the stated reasons.

No word back. Was summoned for 8:15 this morning. Called at 8:45 saying "You know, never heard back from ya on if I needed to go. But it's quite impossible for me to make it..."

They couldn't tell me if I needed to go, because all the paperwork was "upstairs with the Jury Clerk in court"

Soo...nothing I can do until 4:30 now...kinda like "Great, now what?"

Looked it up. Worst they can do to me is hold me in contempt of court and toss me in Jail for 3 months. *Sigh*

Comments

  • Lord RefaLord Refa Creepy, but in a good way
    Love Ameeerika. :)
  • MundaneMundane Elite Ranger
    Why did you go home to get the letter? Couldnt your parents send it to you in the mail?
  • MessiahMessiah Failed Experiment
    You know, all suspects are guilty, [i][b]period[/i][/b]. Otherwise they wouldnt be suspects, now would they?
  • SanfamSanfam I like clocks.
    If they're accused, then obviously they're guilty. Otherwise, why would they be a suspect in the first place?
  • BigglesBiggles <font color=#AAFFAA>The Man Without a Face</font>
    Ah, bureaucracy! Isn't it great?
  • croxiscroxis I am the walrus
    They are just figments of our imagination.
  • MessiahMessiah Failed Experiment
    Who said that??!
  • Talon MistsongTalon Mistsong Ranger
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Biggles [/i]
    [B]Ah, bureaucracy! Isn't it great? [/B][/QUOTE]

    [i]The bureaucracy is expanding, to meet the needs of the expanding bureaucracy.[/i] :D
  • croxiscroxis I am the walrus
    I so love Lenard nemoy doing the quotes
  • Space GhostSpace Ghost Elite Ranger
    I was summoned just before I left for school last year, but they let me slide because I'm a full time student (like A#). It really sucks they didn't get back to you.

    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sanfam [/i]
    [B]If they're accused, then obviously they're guilty. Otherwise, why would they be a suspect in the first place? [/B][/QUOTE]

    Kinda Orwellian, don't you think (but I'm sure you're kidding... right)?
  • croxiscroxis I am the walrus
    Or V for Vendetta ish
  • MessiahMessiah Failed Experiment
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Space Ghost [/i]
    [B]I was summoned just before I left for school last year, but they let me slide because I'm a full time student (like A#). It really sucks they didn't get back to you.



    Kinda Orwellian, don't you think (but I'm sure you're kidding... right)? [/B][/QUOTE]

    "Troopers"
  • JackNJackN <font color=#99FF99>Lightwave Alien</font>
    Just don't fall for the Jury Summons scam over the phone... ;)

    That one is going around...

    :rolleyes:
  • Space GhostSpace Ghost Elite Ranger
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Messiah [/i]
    [B]"Troopers" [/B][/QUOTE]

    Starship Troopers? If so, then we'll just send the accused to fight the bugs... :D

    I never read the book, but the movie (as cheesy as it was) didn't really establish what rights a person had after serving in the military, thereby becoming a citizen. Perhaps they also have the right to innocence before guilt (assuming they survive service, that is ;) )?
  • Lord RefaLord Refa Creepy, but in a good way
    I think they're all referring to the old Star Wars : Troopers spoof..

    It's funny ha ha tho.. the original one. Those damned jawas, and what really happened to Luke's foster parents. :p
  • A2597A2597 Fanboy
    Well..they got my Notice yesterday.
    (The day I was summoned)

    Up to the Judge now if I have any penelties
  • TridentTrident Ranger
    I learned the easy way to get out of it.
    I don't vote!

    But don't worry, if they decide to arrest you, sue them for failing to notify you if you had to come or not because of your situation.

    It's America, you can sue for any reason!
  • bobobobo (A monkey)
    [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Space Ghost [/i]
    [B]
    I never read the book, but the movie (as cheesy as it was) didn't really establish what rights a person had after serving in the military, thereby becoming a citizen. Perhaps they also have the right to innocence before guilt (assuming they survive service, that is ;) )? [/B][/QUOTE]
    Read the book, not for the sci fi, but for the poli sci.
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