Monday, July 31, 2017

Jury Duty


Yes, Dear Readers, yours truly has been summoned to report for jury duty at the Fairfax County Circuit Court today. I need to report to the courthouse early, so this will be a relatively short post.

Being summoned doesn't mean that I will actually end up on a jury ... just that I have to show up and be available for interview and possible selection to sit on a jury. If it goes like the last few times I was called up, I'll sit in the assembly room all day until a bailiff comes in, thanks those of us who haven't been selected, and tells us we can go home and be free for another three years, at which time we'll be eligible to be called up again.

Ah, well ... like paying taxes, it's one of the obligations of citizenship. And who knows? This time, I may even get selected! I'll let you know how it turns out.


Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo

7 comments:

The Mistress of the Dark said...

Good luck to you :)

eViL pOp TaRt said...

Best wishes! I hope you brought things to read, as it promises to be a long, boring day of waiting!

Brandi said...

I went once for the jury venire, but wasnt selected.

Mike said...

I though you were recently called for jury duty. You're supposed to get a two year break. Or has it been longer than that?

Elvis Wearing a Bra on His Head said...

The payment for jury duty is very minimal.

allenwoodhaven said...

It's an opportunity to be a good citizen. I got a notice to serve in early September. In 4 previous times, I've never been chosen but have made it to the general interview stage in the courtroom.

Deena said...

Unfortunately, they treat potential jurors shabbily locally.