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ChazII

(6,198 posts)
Fri Jan 15, 2016, 10:55 PM Jan 2016

Finished jury duty yesterday

in Maricopa County Superior Court. It was a civil case and quite interesting. My fellow jurors and I worked well together and are even planning a reunion for next year. The reason for this thread is that I am thankful that jury members are allowed to submit questions to the judge and lawyers. Being able to ask questions helped us clarify some of the confusion that comes with a witness's testimony.

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Finished jury duty yesterday (Original Post) ChazII Jan 2016 OP
Nice to hear you had a good experience ShrimpPoboy Jan 2016 #1
Thank you for doing your jury duty yeoman6987 Jan 2016 #2
Good for you. For the life of me.. Laffy Kat Jan 2016 #3
It can be an imposition. Jim Lane Jan 2016 #4
I know, but it's not like you're asked to do it every year.... Laffy Kat Jan 2016 #5
My case was also a 7 day case with ChazII Jan 2016 #6
Were you allowed to take notes? Mosby Jan 2016 #7
Yes, note taking was allowed. ChazII Jan 2016 #8

Laffy Kat

(16,356 posts)
3. Good for you. For the life of me..
Sat Jan 16, 2016, 03:22 AM
Jan 2016

I cannot understand why people don't like jury duty and try to get out of it. I've been on several juries and have always found it so interesting and even fun at times. You meet nice people of all different backgrounds that you'd never get a chance to meet otherwise, you get out of your usual routine for a day or two, you serve your community, and you learn something. What could be better? Oh, plus, you usually get a good meal or two you don't have to pay for. Sign me up any day!

 

Jim Lane

(11,175 posts)
4. It can be an imposition.
Sat Jan 16, 2016, 10:03 AM
Jan 2016

It's not always "you get out of your usual routine for a day or two...." The last time I was called, the judge told us before jury selection began that the trial would probably take about 7 business days. D epending on one's situation vis-a-vis employment, schooling, or child care, that might well be a big problem. I know it would have been for me. I was happy that they filled the jury before they got to me.

Laffy Kat

(16,356 posts)
5. I know, but it's not like you're asked to do it every year....
Sat Jan 16, 2016, 01:03 PM
Jan 2016

You're entitled to feel that way, I understand. For me, it's a community service and obligation.

ChazII

(6,198 posts)
6. My case was also a 7 day case with
Sun Jan 17, 2016, 02:54 PM
Jan 2016

Day 7 being the day we did our deliberation. A few on our jury did quality for the extra money since it went past the 6 days. For my first time I am glad that I had a civil instead of criminal. Although I have been called several times this was the first time sitting on a jury. Two other times I made it as far as the court room, the rest my group was dismissed and I did not have to go down to the court room.

Mosby

(16,168 posts)
7. Were you allowed to take notes?
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 03:34 PM
Jan 2016

I always thought it makes a great deal of sense, especially with a complex case.

ChazII

(6,198 posts)
8. Yes, note taking was allowed.
Sat Jan 23, 2016, 09:23 PM
Jan 2016

The notes stayed in the jury room and we were not allowed to take them home with us. When the trial was over the notes were destroyed.

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