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What types of cases were you given whilst on Jury Duty in the US? (piefed.social)

submitted 22 hours ago by SilentStriker@piefed.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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To reiterate: if given a summons by the court, in person attendance is mandatory (applies to all 50 states). After voir dire, if either the lawyer or judge has selected you as the juror and being presented with evidence relevant to the case: what types of cases were you assigned whilst being a part of the jury?

Also, what happens if the individual fails to willingly show up (non-excusals) in court on the appointed date when they've been handed a summons in the US? For reference, in my country where Jury Duty also exists: the offense for failing to show up in person incurs the equivalent of an ~800 USD fine.

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[–] MuttMutt@lemmy.world 13 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

I was 18 and ended up on a DUI case. The defense attorney during selection asked if anyone had never drank before. Naturally since I was not of legal age yet I raised my hand and was soon removed from the jury. I wasted most of my work day plus the fuel to get there and got nothing for it.

My second jury summons was for an entire month of potential service. My wife had multiple doctor appointments per week that she would be unable to get to without me so I filed paperwork with the court and was released from duty.

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 6 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

WDYM "got nothing"? Do you get a goodie bag if you're selected?

[–] davidgro@lemmy.world 4 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Around $10 per day if I remember right.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

Depends on the county, those are a tossup. Unless it's federal. Federal courts take care of their jurors. Or grand juries, I don't know shit about those.

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 3 points 8 hours ago

You get paid a small amount per day until the trial finishes if you're chosen.