Jury duty?


Michiganbowhunter_SQ2

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How many have done it? This is the second time in 6 months I have received a summons in the mail for it. The first time my panel letter wasn't called so I didn't have to report, this time it was. So that is where I am right now. Sitting in a large room with about 100 others waiting to see who they are going to call back.

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I've been called 4 times, and I've never had to sit on a jury yet. Closest was back in February of this year, like you, sitting with about 30 others and the judge came in and let us know the defendant decided to settle instead of go through with the trial.

Funny you ask, because I just got another summons last week. I have to call Friday night to see if a jury is needed for the 19th.

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Last one I got called for was a really nasty child custody fight. Mom, who had custody, wanted to move all the way across the country. Dad, who seemed like a nice enough guy, was working a low paying job and couldn't afford to fly himself or the two kids back and forth for visits more than once or twice a year, at most. I was so glad I didn't get picked for that one.

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Well I'm home already lol. Actually was only there for an hour and a half. They started calling out numbers and I heard mine, and I thought it was for the people who need to go up for the questioning. Then I realized it was for the ones they didn't need and were being sent home. I still have to call again tonight to see if I have to go back tomorrow.

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