[Catfish787]

A warrant will be issued.

I second this.

I know one of my professors had a warrant issued for failure to respond.

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

I had jury duty and most judges will let you go if you have a good reason. Be reasonable with the judge and tell him you cannot financially afford to miss work because of certain issues. I actually went and learned a little while I was there. The funny thing about that case was it had to do with a guy with a illegal handgun. This was before I even owned any firearms. He was guilty because he did not have a license for it and I think it was stolen as well.

James

 

[Dion]

Don't roll the dice on the juror questionnaires and/or summons. Send it in, you may get called, you may not. I postponed mine once, it wasn't a problem. After the postponement, I went ahead and agreed to serve jury duty and there were no trials requiring juror service the week I was called, so I met my obligation and won't hear about jury duty for 7 more years. Only a small amount of jurors during the selection process actually end up serving jury duty. Most are sent home for one reason or another.

Really? Seems like I get em every other year. Send em in then have to call every morning for a week. Never had to show up though. The wife just got called for GJ and has to show up a couple days a weeks I think through January. Her office is not happy.

 

[Shooter]

I imagine you're just making a broad statement and meant to qualifiy "mailing" in more detail.

Registered and certified mailing with return receipt requested is required for eviction proceedings.

I wasn't talking about legal process, which is what that is. You are correct, legal process must be followed strictly. But there is a well established maxim in law that if there is an ordinary mailing requirement to a task, that task is deemed complete upon mailing. The date of the postmark also determines the date it was filed or sent.

 

[ChrisWNY]

Really? Seems like I get em every other year. Send em in then have to call every morning for a week. Never had to show up though. The wife just got called for GJ and has to show up a couple days a weeks I think through January. Her office is not happy.

Depends on which Court you served jury duty. Grand Jury is a different animal, but I believe once someone serves on a grand jury, the time at which they can be called again to serve jury duty is even longer (it might be 10+ years).

I pulled this off the NY Juror website:

A person who serves in a State or Federal court in New York-either by reporting in person or by being available to serve via a telephone call-in system-normally is not eligible to serve again in the New York State courts for at least six years. A juror who serves for more than ten days normally is not eligible to serve again in the New York State courts for at least eight years. Jurors who physically report to serve in Town and Village courts are eligible to serve again in two years. Just because a person is eligible to serve does not mean they will be called.

 

[ScotchMan]

I got them about once a year or so for a few years, always sent it in and when I called the number was told I wasn't needed.

Then two years ago, I got one and was told to come in. I went, wore a tie, and hoped like hell to get put on a jury. Many people tried to get out of it, saying they were biased for this reason or that, or just asked to be excused. I got picked in the last round of questioning to serve as a backup, in case one of the 12 jurors was unable to continue, I or the other backup would move in. This meant I went through the entire process as if I was a full juror, but I did not end up deliberating with them*

The trial was an illegal weapons charge, interestingly enough. I greatly enjoyed the few days I spent going through this process. Our justice system affects all of us. I can speak more fluently about the Zimmerman trial than many others. I can appreciate some of what is going on with the lawsuits against the SAFE act. Understanding how the system works gives me a unique perspective on the concealed carry of firearms and what will happen if I am ever arrested for using them. For me it was fun too.

I value my experience on a jury, it made me a more knowledgeable person about a huge part of our society, and I did my "duty to society". I liked it so much, I checked the box waiving my 7 year window where I couldn't be called. I would do it every 3-6 months if I could.

*This is by far the worst way to serve on a jury, because you are subject to all of the rules (no discussing the trial, have to be there when the jury is), but you don't get the "money shot" of finally getting to deliberate. You listen to all the arguments and form your opinions over days or weeks, and then aren't allowed to share them with anyone or play a role. Instead you sit in a room with the other backup juror, still unallowed to discuss the case, and play games on your phone until you die of boredom**

**Wait! I lied, we weren't allowed to have our phones.

 

[GuyMontag]

I've been called a few times, and have the key to avoid getting picked.

Quote John Jay on jury nullification.
The court goes silent, and the DA will go pale.

 

[Pissed Off Patriot]

It must be the luck of the draw as to whether you suffer consequences for not returning the jury questionnaire. My neighbor didn't return hers and received a warning that she would have to pay a $250 fine if she did not respond.

Whenever I get one, I always seem to forget to put a stamp on it or fill out the return address.

 

[JStarX7]

Always send mine in. Last summer they wanted me to come in and I had to ask for it to be postponed due to not having any employees capable of running my store in my absence. When that was up, I had to ask for an extension until Feb 2013 because I could not leave my store closed or it would go under. The lady on the phone gave me hell but ended up conceding. After all the grief she gave me, I called in my first week to see when I had to come and they told me not to bother the case had been settled out of court. Figures. I actually want to be on a jury, but I never get picked anyway.

 

[HK Shooter]

I got them about once a year or so for a few years, always sent it in and when I called the number was told I wasn't needed.

Then two years ago, I got one and was told to come in. I went, wore a tie, and hoped like hell to get put on a jury. Many people tried to get out of it, saying they were biased for this reason or that, or just asked to be excused. I got picked in the last round of questioning to serve as a backup, in case one of the 12 jurors was unable to continue, I or the other backup would move in. This meant I went through the entire process as if I was a full juror, but I did not end up deliberating with them*

The trial was an illegal weapons charge, interestingly enough. I greatly enjoyed the few days I spent going through this process. Our justice system affects all of us. I can speak more fluently about the Zimmerman trial than many others. I can appreciate some of what is going on with the lawsuits against the SAFE act. Understanding how the system works gives me a unique perspective on the concealed carry of firearms and what will happen if I am ever arrested for using them. For me it was fun too.

I value my experience on a jury, it made me a more knowledgeable person about a huge part of our society, and I did my "duty to society". I liked it so much, I checked the box waiving my 7 year window where I couldn't be called. I would do it every 3-6 months if I could.

*This is by far the worst way to serve on a jury, because you are subject to all of the rules (no discussing the trial, have to be there when the jury is), but you don't get the "money shot" of finally getting to deliberate. You listen to all the arguments and form your opinions over days or weeks, and then aren't allowed to share them with anyone or play a role. Instead you sit in a room with the other backup juror, still unallowed to discuss the case, and play games on your phone until you die of boredom**

**Wait! I lied, we weren't allowed to have our phones.

I would agree (in the sense that I would enjoy being a juror).

And I was picked, once, for Grand Jury. Unfortunately I'm not a state worker, and the courts only wanted to pay me $30/day (which I cannot do), so I had to opt out (''time of hardship'').

It's our civic duty, and from what I hear, it can be quite interesting. If your place of work pays your regular salary for jury duty, definitely do it.

 

[Pissed Off Patriot]

I was on a grand jury many years ago. One of the cases we heard was a fight between two guys that happened in a local hotel. One of the fighters hit his head against some concrete by the pool area. He died as a result, which is where the grand jury came in, to determine if there was enough evidence to charge the other fighter. I don't remember what we voted since it was so many years ago, but.... shades of George Zimmerman, ehhh?

 

[ladder13]

I received a notice to report to Pearl St, NYC for Federal jury duty about 4 years ago. I sent it back asking for an assignment closer to my home, as the trip involved Metro North train and then NYC subway, and was a burden to myself especially if I got a grand jury assignment. Didn't hear anything for 2 years, then I get another letter demanding I show up at Pearl St, no delay, no substitute location. I was scheduled the week before the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. Called that weekend to check status, and they said my jury duty was satisfied. Phew! I'm thinking too much going on in lower Manhattan that week.

 

[scsica]

I did grand Jury in Brooklyn several years ago. Amazing experience, but there is no "Out" after you do your 2 postponements, that's it you are in. Biased, hardship, no matter, you are on the jury have a seat. Lasted 2 weeks and we heard something like 53 cases. My GJ was becoming infamous for declining to indict on a number of cases and I think we ended up with a reputation with the ADA's and started keeping cases away from us. In the end I got a letter that was basically praising me for performing the amazing and heroic civic duty and made me feel like I was about to receive the keys to the city...It also said I would not have to serve on another jury for at least 8 years. Pretty sweet...

 

[scsica]

I received a notice to report to Pearl St, NYC for Federal jury duty about 4 years ago. I sent it back asking for an assignment closer to my home, as the trip involved Metro North train and then NYC subway, and was a burden to myself especially if I got a grand jury assignment. Didn't hear anything for 2 years, then I get another letter demanding I show up at Pearl St, no delay, no substitute location. I was scheduled the week before the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. Called that weekend to check status, and they said my jury duty was satisfied. Phew! I'm thinking too much going on in lower Manhattan that week.

I think you missed an incredible opportunity. Federal Jury duty is a once in a lifetime opportunity that few will ever experience in their lives. If I get the call for Federal, I will be on the first train...

 

[Shooter]

I got called twice while I was a law student in Washington DC. As soon as they found out I was a student at Georgetown Law, I was released. DC is small and there are so many crimes people get called for jury duty sometimes more than once per year!

 

[Shooter]

I think you missed an incredible opportunity. Federal Jury duty is a once in a lifetime opportunity that few will ever experience in their lives. If I get the call for Federal, I will be on the first train...

Most federal trials are technical and boring cases, especially patent and trademark cases. Oh my. Only the rare federal criminal trial is generally interesting.

 

[Embree Smith]

Most federal trials are technical and boring cases, especially patent and trademark cases. Oh my. Only the rare federal criminal trial is generally interesting.

Hey ....!!!! .. they are, well a bit more technical than your average controversy or drug trial ..

 

[Cool Beans]

I have been throwing them in the garbage for THIRTY YEARS, so for all you chicken Littles don't worry.

 

[BustedHorns375]

I served on one jury when I foolishly showed up.....a bit young and naive back then.

What I learned is the same idiots and morons that you see on the news who can't name the first president or think Capt Crunch discovered "America".......serve right beside you.

And then you get to thinking their vote counts the same as yours both in a trial or voting booth.

As many have joked; Think about it. Juries are folks that were too stupid to get out it. LOL


One jury notice wanted me to go to White Plains (close to 2 hours for me), and they sent me a nasty note when I blew it off; never heard from them since, some kind of Federal deal.


Now for 20+ years they go into the trash.

 

[HK Shooter]

Interesting to witness all those who want their rights back but are unwilling to fulfill civil duties.