OH NO... JURY DUTY!!!!

tracyg Posted: Apr 02, 2004 04:57 PM

OH NO... JURY DUTY!!!!

FH just got a slip calling him for jury duty... i didn't open it yet. If he has to report SOON and gets picked (thinking worse case scenario), can he get out of it due to getting married in a month??

julz33 Posted: Apr 02, 2004 04:59 PM

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Yes you can postpone it one time but be ready to appear in another 6 months!
I just got the slip too. I have to call tonight actually.

CherylBooch Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:00 PM

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What's so bad about jury duty?

Absolutely NOT. they won't let you off the hook for anything. How do you think this would spoil wedding plans?
I served grand jury for 2 months. nothing bad about it at all. Got out at 4PM everyday. I loved that fact.

ETA- that's right! I delayed it 6 months first. He can do that! But honestly, it wasn't that bad.

tracyg Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:03 PM

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this would spoil wedding plans because what if he gets called for a long case???? (i'm just thinking the worst here) we're getting married next month!!

ok good, so we're off the hook then?

CherylBooch Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:06 PM

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Oh wait... sorry I'm not thinking straight.
OK here is what you have to do. Have him show up the day he's assigned... (that's if he makes the cut when he has the call in. sometimes they'll call in and not have to report)
THEN MAKE SURE HE HAS THE HONEYMOOM PLANE TIX with him to show that he'll be out of town...... THEN they'll delay him 6 months.

ETA more info

tracyg Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:08 PM

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eeek... we don't have the tix yet. If needed we can tell our travel agent to HAND THEM OVER LADY!!!
I do have the booking receipt! And all our contracts!

november12003 Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:10 PM

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You don't need proof to delay the 6 months on your first summons. You just send it back and request postponement.

tracyg Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:13 PM

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whew!!! i was so afraid of this because ive only served once a long time ago so i forgot about the postponement thing. and i just got something in the mail from them verifying my address... so i was joking with FH that we're going to be called close to the wedding.... and here it is! LOL

heidla Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:25 PM

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Posted by november12003

You don't need proof to delay the 6 months on your first summons. You just send it back and request postponement.

That is correct.

MCDO15 Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:36 PM

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they will ask you why you shouldn't serve..just say your getting married.. maybe provide some backup docs like your CH contract...etc

Xelindrya Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:43 PM

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Sorry
Again I know this isn't PC
But I wouldnt avoid it. I find it my right to go to Jury Duty. I bring my book and headsets (if I can) and some snacks.

Last time I was selected for a criminal case. Took three weeks (including the 3 days of deliberations) it was a great experience. To see the law work.

Just me tho..

bobbsbride Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:45 PM

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I can't wait for jury duty. I got a survey 2 years ago and I though I would be called, but nope. I know there are no excuses now but I did write that I was a F/T student ont eh survey!

Karen H Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:45 PM

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Posted by CherylBooch

What's so bad about jury duty?

.

What's so bad for me is that my company doesn't pay us while we're on Jury Duty, and I can't survive on the $40 a day jury fee! I could do a few days, but not a long trial.

FYI - instead of postponing, you may want to wait and call in, then ask for the postponement when you're there in person if it comes to that. I was recently called for jury duty in Suffolk County - the courthouse in Islip. My number was 134 - they had 1-30 come in for Monday, and never called anyone else after that. I was credited with good service and they won't call for another 4 years.

edited to add I agree with Xelindrya about civic duty, and would have no problem with it if I could do so and still cover my mortgage! I just wish my company felt the same and paid us.

tracyg Posted: Apr 02, 2004 05:53 PM

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i don't mind serving... but its just sorta bad timing, you know??

julz33 Posted: Apr 02, 2004 06:06 PM

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I just called and I don't have to go Monday... but I have to call again Monday.

P.s. you don't need proof to postpone the first time!

Marcela1654 Posted: Apr 02, 2004 06:14 PM

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Posted by november12003

You don't need proof to delay the 6 months on your first summons. You just send it back and request postponement.

She's right. I just did this. On the summons itself there should be an area where he can ask for a postponment.

samsbride Posted: Apr 02, 2004 09:36 PM

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I serve all the time. I've been called 9 times in 6 years. they don't leave me alone even once I prove that I've served. YOu can postpone twice. You will get another date assigned exaclty 6 months later.

chmpgnrose Posted: Apr 02, 2004 09:46 PM

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I served for 2 full days. First day I got out at 3:35pm and second day was almost 4pm. I did nothing all day except sit, wait to be called and napped. Turns out I was not needed in any cases. This was back in January 2004 when I just lost my job and had no where to go/do. I did received my $80.00 payment for the 2 days. It was my second time as 1999 was my first time.

It's a civil duty as US citizens. There's no other way around it. On the bright side you don't have to serve for another 4 years.

112903 Posted: Apr 02, 2004 10:26 PM

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I just finished a 4 week case.... I was on a jury in Federal court in CI. I have to say the experience was great. I served with good people. We had days we were there late and we had days we were let out real early. If you FI gets picked he can let them know about travel plans they were pretty easy going on the people who were traveling...