No jury duty for me

If you take your paperwork with you, they may release you because you have mandatory training.  Good luck!

Could you have not deferred?

Glad you aren't asking for prayers for this. I am hoping though, for you, that you don't get picked.

I had to report for jury duty this past Thursday. I was there about two hours and told to report today at 1pm for jury selection. I was there today for less than 15 minutes along with about 60 others. We were told to go home and come back at 8am this Thursday. I'm a plan ahead type person and this is driving me nuts. 

Sorry! I always get picked for Jury Duty at the worst possible time, too. Annabella's advice sounds like the way to go. Good luck!!

Too bad you can't defer it. I did this year and ended up being able to pick the week I wanted. Good luck to you!

I really wish I knew how they call people for jury duty. I am one of those people that get called every 2 years like clockwork--yet I have friends that have NEVER been called. I am all for doing my duty--but it seems like the system is a little messed up...

I went today for jury duty. They called 40 and I was the last one called. I was questioned but not picked for the trial. I believe since I was the last one to be questioned they had already picked the required number for jurors. I still have to check in every day but I'm hopeful I won't be needed. All jurors must phone in each day this week that was not selected to see if they are needed.

I deferred earlier since were out of the country. I believe it is an honor to serve. This week would be tough since it is the first day of school is Thursday so a lot going on - open house for school (2 different days since one is middle school and one in elementary). So I was on pins and needles the entire day since my dh had to rearrange his schedule to take care of the kids and work from home. Next week when the schedule is settled would have worked better. Like I said before, serving is an honor but this week would be challenging.

This is the 3rd time I've been summoned. First time my kids were young and I asked to be excused (kids under 6 and you are the primary caregiver). My oldest at the time was mostly non verbal (he is high functioning autistic) and during that time was a challenge. Second time I went in I was not chosen. This time I was questioned but had picked the jurors needed (so far).

My dh has been called once.

What was interesting this time was that I had 3 people that were summoned this week that I knew. We live within 5 miles of each other.
Amanda

I had it today. Didn't get picked. Do you qualify for an exemption? Google and find out.

I don't have a drivers license but am registered to vote and vote in every election so I do get called every 2-3 years to jury duty. I served one trial but honestly when I get called in I don't expect to be called to serve, I expect to waste the whole day sitting there and rotating chairs.

I don't know where I'd drive to? lol Grocery store is one block away, my office is 3 blocks away, I live downtown so restaurants/bars/clubs are all walking distance. The mall is just a few subway stops away but I mostly shop online. Parking is such a hassle seems easier to cab it everywhere.

I sat on a jury for 6 weeks. I would think that would take me out of the jury pool for a few years, but I still get called yearly. Other than the jury I sat on, I've never made it passed the jury pool. I usually sit in the audience and chant silently "please don't call my name."

I've been on a jury once and enjoyed the experience. I've only been called once in the last 14 years