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

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..

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 5658485)

My husband received a jury summons within days of becoming a USC.

Originally Posted by Thydney (Post 5658499)

having sat through a few trials you have got to be kidding:confused:

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."

Originally Posted by anabella (Post 5659028)

So you were a Religious Minister in the UK.. interesting..

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..

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..

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.

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..

Originally Posted by surly (Post 5659120)

No they pick 12 jurors plus alternates. The selection process can take two sometimes more days, you hang around for hours with dozens of others and end up being dismissed.

Originally Posted by anabella (Post 5659128)

So about 2 days to get selected and then the court case can go on for any length of time? It sounds like to be a juror you have to put your life on hold indefinitely..

Originally Posted by anabella (Post 5659128)

So about 2 days to get selected and then the court case can go on for any length of time? It sounds like to be a juror you have to put your life on hold indefinitely..

Originally Posted by surly (Post 5659146)

I don't get summoned any more but if you can prove hardship you may be excused, and the bulk of those on BE can be excused as non citizens or for being over 70:)