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why? i wish i could do jury duty though, only gotten 3 notices in my life and never actually got to serve. But hey, if you want to toss your notice, go for it. Calling them a POS is just silly.
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I loved being on a jury (my school paid my salary while I was serving).
It was so interesting, the other jurors were friendly and everyone wanted the case to be resolved. It was.
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why? i wish i could do jury duty though, only gotten 3 notices in my life and never actually got to serve. But hey, if you want to toss your notice, go for it. Calling them a POS is just silly.
It's part of the social contract here in the US. If everyone did what that person does, the system would fall apart. It's selfish, so yes - POS.
It's part of the social contract here in the US. If everyone did what that person does, the system would fall apart. It's selfish.
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Have I ever wanted to serve on a jury?
No, I never desired that duty, but I would have done so--and I did report for jury duty (circa 1996) in Union County. I was not put on a case, and was sent home after that one-day commitment, but I would have done my civic duty if called-upon to do so.
My subsequent notice for jury duty was dismissed after reporting that I used to work as an assistant to two NJ Deputy AGs, but if they hadn't dismissed me from duty, I would have made the best of it, and would have done my civic duty.
Keep in mind that the initial reporting summons is a very small mailer. It is not tracked and easily lost in the mail. If you acknowledge you received it, I would bet you would be in more trouble for not showing up, rather than just pretending it was "lost" in the mail (which it very easily could). Worst case scenario, Sheriff officer shows up at your door for not acknowledging your summons. You shrug and claim you never got any summons in the mail and have no clue what they are talking about. Sherriff then hands you a new summons directly, that you cannot get out of. That would be worst case scenario cause they cannot prove you got it in the mail unless you respond to it.
Sidenote, the one time I did have to show up for Jury Duty (Union County), the Judge did announce everyone who did not show up will receive a bench warrant. However I believe he was bluffing cause again, you cant prove everyone actually got their summons. Also, my sister ignored or forgot about her jury duty notice at least twice, and never heard from them again and never got into any trouble. Bottom line, you have a very small chance of actually getting on a case, so its really not worth the risk by ignoring a summons in my opinion.
I loved being on a jury (my school paid my salary while I was serving).
It was so interesting, the other jurors were friendly and everyone wanted the case to be resolved. It was.
Exactly, i wish i would get called. oh well, maybe one day. I find the process fascinating.
Keep in mind that the initial reporting summons is a very small mailer. It is not tracked and easily lost in the mail. If you acknowledge you received it, I would bet you would be in more trouble for not showing up, rather than just pretending it was "lost" in the mail (which it very easily could). Worst case scenario, Sheriff officer shows up at your door for not acknowledging your summons. You shrug and claim you never got any summons in the mail and have no clue what they are talking about. Sherriff then hands you a new summons directly, that you cannot get out of. That would be worst case scenario cause they cannot prove you got it in the mail unless you respond to it.
Sidenote, the one time I did have to show up for Jury Duty (Union County), the Judge did announce everyone who did not show up will receive a bench warrant. However I believe he was bluffing cause again, you cant prove everyone actually got their summons. Also, my sister ignored or forgot about her jury duty notice at least twice, and never heard from them again and never got into any trouble. Bottom line, you have a very small chance of actually getting on a case, so its really not worth the risk by ignoring a summons in my opinion.
That's actually an excellent point, there is zero proof whether or not you received the initial mailer. So i think your post is accurate, and i haven't ever heard of anyone getting a sheriff orricer knocking on their door.
Keep in mind that the initial reporting summons is a very small mailer. It is not tracked and easily lost in the mail. If you acknowledge you received it, I would bet you would be in more trouble for not showing up, rather than just pretending it was "lost" in the mail (which it very easily could). Worst case scenario, Sheriff officer shows up at your door for not acknowledging your summons. You shrug and claim you never got any summons in the mail and have no clue what they are talking about. Sherriff then hands you a new summons directly, that you cannot get out of. That would be worst case scenario cause they cannot prove you got it in the mail unless you respond to it.
Sidenote, the one time I did have to show up for Jury Duty (Union County), the Judge did announce everyone who did not show up will receive a bench warrant. However I believe he was bluffing cause again, you cant prove everyone actually got their summons. Also, my sister ignored or forgot about her jury duty notice at least twice, and never heard from them again and never got into any trouble. Bottom line, you have a very small chance of actually getting on a case, so its really not worth the risk by ignoring a summons in my opinion.
I think it was a bluff. In the big counties, hundreds of people may not show in one week. In the big counties, I am sure the sheriff does not have the manpower to go after everyone who doesn't show. Maybe in the redneck counties like Sussex and Warren.
Keep in mind that the initial reporting summons is a very small mailer. It is not tracked and easily lost in the mail. If you acknowledge you received it, I would bet you would be in more trouble for not showing up, rather than just pretending it was "lost" in the mail (which it very easily could). Worst case scenario, Sheriff officer shows up at your door for not acknowledging your summons. You shrug and claim you never got any summons in the mail and have no clue what they are talking about. Sherriff then hands you a new summons directly, that you cannot get out of. That would be worst case scenario cause they cannot prove you got it in the mail unless you respond to it.
Sidenote, the one time I did have to show up for Jury Duty (Union County), the Judge did announce everyone who did not show up will receive a bench warrant. However I believe he was bluffing cause again, you cant prove everyone actually got their summons. Also, my sister ignored or forgot about her jury duty notice at least twice, and never heard from them again and never got into any trouble. Bottom line, you have a very small chance of actually getting on a case, so its really not worth the risk by ignoring a summons in my opinion.
True. Getting out of jury duty is hard. Not getting picked is east.
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