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Posted by James K on January 18, 2006, at 12:30:31
I get about 1 jury summons a year. In my state they go random by drivers license and voter registration, so everybody is supposed to serve.
My wife has only been called once in the 12 years we've been together. I lied, I think i've only been called 5 or 6 times in the same period. My upstairs neighbor has never been called.
I believe in doing my civic duty so this is not about that, but I think I'm getting my father's calls too. He has left the state, and we have the same name but for the II at the end.
The judges and I always end up in a fight. Sooner or later I'm going to end up in contempt and a jail cell. One of them badgered me until I finally told him there is no way I am going to put someone in jail for 99 years on a third felony drug charge, regardless of the law. Another had a problem because I said that given all the proven police and prosecutorial misconduct in our city and state, I would have a prejudice against the testifying police officer. And the Last One argued with me about what part of town I lived in. I'm in between. He had my gd-ed zip code. They haul you around from room to room and hallway then treat you like the accused with their guns and attitudes.
I have two physical conditions plus mental that make it unreasonable for me to serve right now. My wife was going to help me and get me a note from a doctor saying now wasn't a good time. But that isn't one of their disqualifications for service, so I would still have to go downtown first thing in the morning present my excuse and depend on the whim of a judge.
so - The point of the story. I went on the county website to find out if I could check why I get summoned so often. And ended up in the disqualification section. And in the spur of the moment I clicked that I was "of unsound mind AND poor moral character." I feel like absolute nothing.
I let the bastards get to me and I Hate myself.
James K
Posted by shasling on January 19, 2006, at 23:19:23
In reply to Jury Duty Summons, posted by James K on January 18, 2006, at 12:30:31
James,
Maybe its just me, but I think you won. Not sure I understand why you feel like absolute nothing. You know (and I know from reading just a few of your very sweet and supportive posts) that you are not of bad moral character. And we are ALL of unsound mind or we wouldn't be here ; )
James, you did what you had to do to end the badgering. Let it go and be glad it's over. You have a life to live, and enough problems already or you wouldn't be here. I'm glad you are here by the way, you write some wonderfully supportive posts.
Suzie
Posted by James K on January 19, 2006, at 23:31:33
In reply to Re: Jury Duty Summons, posted by shasling on January 19, 2006, at 23:19:23
Posted by AuntieMel on January 28, 2006, at 14:38:22
In reply to Re: Jury Duty Summons, posted by shasling on January 19, 2006, at 23:19:23
It never fails (remember I'm in the same jury pool as you) that if I get on a panel I'm chosen for the jury.
I feel I maybe can be a voice of reason in the deliberations. Goodness knows this county can use one.
Posted by James K on January 28, 2006, at 14:57:07
In reply to Re: I always go » shasling, posted by AuntieMel on January 28, 2006, at 14:38:22
> It never fails (remember I'm in the same jury pool as you) that if I get on a panel I'm chosen for the jury.
>
> I feel I maybe can be a voice of reason in the deliberations. Goodness knows this county can use one.---Yeah, that's what I want to do. My temper is too quick right now. I just hope I'm not permanently off the list over a bad patch in my life and a momentary impulse. Maybe if I just show up like nothing happened. "that wasn't me that said I was crazy. Do I look crazy to You?!!!
How dare you call me crazy!" That should do it.James K
Posted by Dinah on February 5, 2006, at 11:22:06
In reply to Re: I always go » shasling, posted by AuntieMel on January 28, 2006, at 14:38:22
For some reason they think I'm too outspoken and opinionated. ;)
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