Jury Summons
I have received a letter that says that I have been randomly selected to be a juror some time in January. I thought this was a bit odd since I am not even allowed to vote. After reading the whole document I think that I am not qualified because I'm not a US citizen (I would have to have a US passport to be a US citizen, right? :unsure:) But being part of a jury is an experience that I wouldn't mind having, do you think I could just turn up and hope that they don't check and let me be part of it or should I just let them know that I don't think I'm qualified.. I would really like to do it :o..
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5658453)
I have received a letter that says that I have been randomly selected to be a juror some time in January. I thought this was a bit odd since I am not even allowed to vote. After reading the whole document I think that I am not qualified because I'm not a US citizen (I would have to have a US passport to be a US citizen, right? :unsure:) But being part of a jury is an experience that I wouldn't mind having, do you think I could just turn up and hope that they don't check and let me be part of it or should I just let them know that I don't think I'm qualified.. I would really like to do it :o..
On the jury summons, there should be a section to fill out if you are requesting to be excused from service. Simply fill in that section and explain that you are not a US citizen (are you a permanent resident, or have you filed application to be one?). They get the names for jury summonses from drivers' license bureaus. Having been a foreman on a jury once, it really is pretty cool. I enjoyed it quite a bit. ~SecretGarden |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5658453)
I have received a letter that says that I have been randomly selected to be a juror some time in January. I thought this was a bit odd since I am not even allowed to vote. After reading the whole document I think that I am not qualified because I'm not a US citizen (I would have to have a US passport to be a US citizen, right? :unsure:) But being part of a jury is an experience that I wouldn't mind having, do you think I could just turn up and hope that they don't check and let me be part of it or should I just let them know that I don't think I'm qualified.. I would really like to do it :o..
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Re: Jury Summons
After reading this story in our local paper this week I would not chance it.
Granted you are not going to vote but............. http://www.modbee.com/local/story/147473.html |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5658453)
I have received a letter that says that I have been randomly selected to be a juror some time in January. I thought this was a bit odd since I am not even allowed to vote. After reading the whole document I think that I am not qualified because I'm not a US citizen (I would have to have a US passport to be a US citizen, right? :unsure:) But being part of a jury is an experience that I wouldn't mind having, do you think I could just turn up and hope that they don't check and let me be part of it or should I just let them know that I don't think I'm qualified.. I would really like to do it :o..
Jim. |
Re: Jury Summons
Anabella,
Like I said before, there should be a part of the form that you send back, explaining if you need to be excused. You do, so fill it out and say why. ~SG |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
(Post 5658467)
Anabella,
Like I said before, there should be a part of the form that you send back, explaining if you need to be excused. You do, so fill it out and say why. ~SG |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
(Post 5658456)
Simply fill in that section and explain that you are not a US citizen (are you a permanent resident, or have you filed application to be one?).
They get the names for jury summonses from drivers' license bureaus. Having been a foreman on a jury once, it really is pretty cool. I enjoyed it quite a bit. ~SecretGarden |
Re: Jury Summons
My husband received a jury summons within days of becoming a USC.
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by dbj1000
(Post 5658474)
But she would "really like to do it"! :ohmy:
Well, I know. But as we have said on this thread, from a legal and immigration standpoint, she can't. On a (kind of) related note: When my husband went for his adjustment of status interview, the DAO asked if he had ever registered to vote. He, of course, said "no.....of course not.......I'd have to be a citizen to do that". Our DAO was NOT a nice friendly person. She was colder than a witch's tit. Anyway, she said, "GOOD! Because THAT would have been a deportable offense. And these people (holding up a stack of files) have misrepresented themselves as US citizens and will be sent back home." So, Anabella, fill in the form and indicate you are ineligible. ok? ~SG |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
(Post 5658456)
Having been a foreman on a jury once, it really is pretty cool. I enjoyed it quite a bit. ~SecretGarden |
Re: Jury Summons
As someone who does work for the criminal legal system, I would say absolutely say do not serve. Any trial that you are put on, the verdict can be thrown out, set aside, or appealed based on you. It doesn't matter if the the trial is civil or criminal. When you first appear for jury duty (that is, if you do show up as opposed to checking "non citizen" on the summons), you'll be asked to fill out a questionnaire. On that questionnaire, it specifically asks if you are a citizen. If you circle "yes", and sign at the bottom under penalty of perjury, you will be liable to be charged criminally.
To observe the court process, the next best option is to observe a court trial. In most cases, the trials are open to the public. |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Poppy girl
(Post 5658459)
After reading this story in our local paper this week I would not chance it.
Granted you are not going to vote but............. http://www.modbee.com/local/story/147473.html That happened to me too, kind of.. When I took my test I was asked if I'd like to register to vote so I said yes and then I was told that I wasn't allowed to :confused:.. but she had just asked me if I wanted to register so I figured that I was allowed to vote or they wouldn't ask me!! :mad: This was when I took the written test.. when I took the driving one they asked me again! :frown: That time I was the one telling them that I would love to vote but I wasn't allowed to apparently.. Bloody useless, I tell ya.. |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Thydney
(Post 5658499)
having sat through a few trials you have got to be kidding:confused:
The case was very sad. An 18 year old high school honor student who lived in his aunt's house, which apparently had unrelated people living there who were drug addicts and sellers. LOTS of crack cocaine was found on top of his school books, in his room. The books had his name in them. It was so not good. :( ~SG |
Re: Jury Summons
I've gotten out of 3 jury summons- 2 because I was still in school and the 3rd because I moved to another state. It's supposed to be completely random, so I don't understand why I've been selected for the 'privilege' 3 friggin times. I never want to participate in jury duty. I'd be the juror falling asleep and snoring in the courtroom. Guess that's just about the only citizen's right I'd rather just opt out of completely.
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Thydney
(Post 5658499)
having sat through a few trials you have got to be kidding:confused:
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Re: Jury Summons
Oh well girl looks like you will have to put Judge Judy on hold for a while :)
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Poppy girl
(Post 5658537)
Oh well girl looks like you will have to put Judge Judy on hold for a while :)
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5658520)
Here? and why was it a bad experience?
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Re: Jury Summons
I sat on 3 Jury Trials, at Chester Crown Court, when I lived in Chester, between 1994-1996.
I was foreman once, too. Jim. |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Scouse Express
(Post 5658578)
I was foreman once, too.
Jim. |
Re: Jury Summons
I was called for jury duty when I was 18 - I think people were astonished at my age when I showed up. :)
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by dbj1000
(Post 5658474)
But she would "really like to do it"! :ohmy:
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Leslie66
(Post 5658756)
Can you say MISTRIAL? :ohmy:
"What's that strange light in the sky?" "Ah don't know! It's a miss-tree y'all" |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by dbj1000
(Post 5658799)
No, I can't. Doesn't look like a real word to me. "Miss-tree-y'all"? Is that Texan slang?
"What's that strange light in the sky?" "Ah don't know! It's a miss-tree y'all" |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by ugacrew
(Post 5658802)
Here's someone that won't be performing at the Improv.
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Thydney
(Post 5658603)
Of course you being a scouser I bet they all went on strike:rofl:
They thought that I was the defendant:lol: Jim. |
Re: Jury Summons
As a Minister of Religion I was not allowed to serve ...
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Ray
(Post 5659013)
As a Minister of Religion I was not allowed to serve ...
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5659022)
I don't see that as one of the exemptions.. unless it falls under the mental disability category ;)
Judge Magistrate Solicitor Barrister Religious minister MP Member of the armed forces Member of the medical profession (including chemist or vet) Police or probation officer |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Ray
(Post 5659025)
In the UK it is....as are
Judge Magistrate Solicitor Barrister Religious minister MP Member of the armed forces Member of the medical profession (including chemist or vet) Police or probation officer |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5658453)
I have received a letter that says that I have been randomly selected to be a juror some time in January. I thought this was a bit odd since I am not even allowed to vote. After reading the whole document I think that I am not qualified because I'm not a US citizen (I would have to have a US passport to be a US citizen, right? :unsure:) But being part of a jury is an experience that I wouldn't mind having, do you think I could just turn up and hope that they don't check and let me be part of it or should I just let them know that I don't think I'm qualified.. I would really like to do it :o..
(In best Micheal Caine voice).."I cant think of any reason to want to be on a jury ....except that you're bloody nosy." |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
(Post 5658485)
My husband received a jury summons within days of becoming a USC.
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Thydney
(Post 5658499)
having sat through a few trials you have got to be kidding:confused:
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by Rushman
(Post 5659029)
They've sent me the same letter 3 times now and each time it gets filed under "B". (Bin).
(In best Micheal Caine voice).."I cant think of any reason to want to be on a jury ....except that you're bloody nosy." |
Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5659028)
So you were a Religious Minister in the UK.. interesting..
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5659036)
That isn't fair.. you get invited and you don't want to attend and I get invited and would love to go but I'm not allowed to..
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5659036)
That isn't fair.. you get invited and you don't want to attend and I get invited and would love to go but I'm not allowed to..
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by surly
(Post 5659079)
I've been called three times but not selected. Spent all day at the courthouse sitting around and not being picked. So even if you're called it doesn't guarantee you will serve.
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Re: Jury Summons
Originally Posted by anabella
(Post 5659096)
Really? Is that how it works?!!.. I guess they have to cover their own backs and make sure they'll have enough jurors if some people don't turn up..
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