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Kard63 · 02-09-2009, 05:17 PM

What is the penalty for skipping jury duty? Does it vary by state? I'm in Indiana. My fucking number got called. If its only a $200 ticket I'll gladly pay that to skip. Anyone know?

Juicy D. Links · 02-09-2009, 05:19 PM

i went last thursday they let me go after 3 hours

CDSmith · 02-09-2009, 05:19 PM

Have you no sense of civic duty?

ye gods man.

geedub · 02-09-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kard63

What is the penalty for skipping jury duty? Does it vary by state? I'm in Indiana. My fucking number got called. If its only a $200 ticket I'll gladly pay that to skip. Anyone know?

you're a piece of shit, be a fucking man and do your duty.

HorseShit · 02-09-2009, 05:21 PM

they hang you

Sly · 02-09-2009, 05:23 PM

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...1154524AAcV3kj

Jarmusch · 02-09-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jdavis

they hang you

brassmonkey · 02-09-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by geedub

you're a piece of shit, be a fucking man and do your duty.

just dont go

$5 submissions · 02-09-2009, 05:35 PM

Jury duty isn't so bad. It could be pretty interesting.

When I had jury duty in 2001, I was asked to determine guilt in a drunk driving case. Here are the facts: a guy was found drunk in the driver side of a car parked on a freeway shoulder. The cops came, saw that he was drunk, arrested him and towed the car.

Here are the defense's claims:
The guy claimed that he and his buddy were in the car and his buddy was driving. The car ran out of gas. He was worried someone might jack his car so he decided to wait in the driver's seat until his friend got back.

His friend testified to these matters. The cops testimonies only had to do with whether the guy was drunk, not whether there car was out of gas.

Result: Acquittal

F-U-Jimmy · 02-09-2009, 05:36 PM

In California if you miss jury duty without letting the court know you get a firing squad
In Arizona you get ass raped
In Montana they cut off a limb for each time you miss court
In Idaho they put your balls in a machine vice until they pop !!

dav3 · 02-09-2009, 05:46 PM

I was notified for jury duty twice so far. First time, I never had to go. Second time, I showed up for 5 minutes and they sent us away. Just do it, it's not that bad.

ronaldo · 02-09-2009, 06:05 PM

The penalty for SKIPPING Jury Duty? I'm not sure.

The penalty for not being able to GET OUT of Jury Duty if you WANT to is being branded an idiot by your friends and associates for life.

d-null · 02-09-2009, 06:08 PM

what if you show up drunk?

ronaldo · 02-09-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

Have you no sense of civic duty?

ye gods man.

Sorry man, I disagree. My taxes already go to pay for the court system and now they want ME to sit on a jury pretty much for FREE and listen to a group of high priced attorneys? I don't think so. Pay me my FULL salary for the duration of the trial and I'd do it with no problem. Come to think of it, I bet MOST people would if they weren't going to lose money in the deal.

What do you think would happen if the judges and prosecutors were told THEY had to work as a teacher's assistant for a week at $10 per day? Either they'd walk out or the lawsuits would start FLYING.

$5 submissions · 02-09-2009, 06:13 PM

Just tell them you are BIASED AGAINST EVERYONE. LoLz

Juicy D. Links · 02-09-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by d-null

what if you show up drunk?

Minte · 02-09-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kard63

What is the penalty for skipping jury duty? Does it vary by state? I'm in Indiana. My fucking number got called. If its only a $200 ticket I'll gladly pay that to skip. Anyone know?

In the immortal words of Cheech and Chong, "Bailiff, whack his pee-pee!"

Meeper · 02-09-2009, 06:33 PM

I believe you get a warrant put out on you. Pretty serious business.

CDSmith · 02-09-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

Sorry man, I disagree. My taxes already go to pay for the court system and now they want ME to sit on a jury pretty much for FREE and listen to a group of high priced attorneys? I don't think so. Pay me my FULL salary for the duration of the trial and I'd do it with no problem. Come to think of it, I bet MOST people would if they weren't going to lose money in the deal.

What do you think would happen if the judges and prosecutors were told THEY had to work as a teacher's assistant for a week at $10 per day? Either they'd walk out or the lawsuits would start FLYING.

I guess I should have stuck a smiley in with my post. I just knew someone would take it all serious-like and go off on me.

Note to self: use more

:D 's.

ronaldo · 02-09-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

I guess I should have stuck a smiley in with my post. I just knew someone would take it all serious-like and go off on me.

Note to self: use more

:D 's.

lol, sorry man. People really think that though and it does piss me off.

starpimps · 02-09-2009, 06:46 PM

say that you hate all ethnics, believe that everyone is guilty until proven innocent and hate barack obama. Then scream WHITE POWER

no more jury duty

CDSmith · 02-09-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

Sorry man, I disagree. My taxes already go to pay for the court system and now they want ME to sit on a jury pretty much for FREE and listen to a group of high priced attorneys? I don't think so. Pay me my FULL salary for the duration of the trial and I'd do it with no problem. Come to think of it, I bet MOST people would if they weren't going to lose money in the deal.

What do you think would happen if the judges and prosecutors were told THEY had to work as a teacher's assistant for a week at $10 per day? Either they'd walk out or the lawsuits would start FLYING.

However

It IS one's civic duty. You make some compelling points that are valid (as usual), but people out there want less crime, they gripe about the crime that goes on in their community yet when called upon to assist the process and lend a hand they balk at it like it's a chore to be avoided at all costs. The fact is SOMEONE has to show up and do it or else the system won't work, period. My taxes go towards fueling the system as well but how fast would the system go bankrupt if they had to pay everyone their full wage to do this expected service to their community?

Also, no one gets paid when they have their own court dates for various things, yet having a choice about it or not most people show up for that or they face a penalty. I'd say it's smarter to just suck it up and show up for jury duty rather than getting hit with whatever the penalty is, but that's just me. Then again I've geared much of my business so that I can take a few days or a few weeks off and my income doesn't stop just because I'm not there.

Helix · 02-09-2009, 06:49 PM

deportation...j/k
It's your civic duty, plus it can be an interesting process to be part of. You might enjoy it.

ExLust · 02-09-2009, 06:58 PM

Just be part of it. Charge to experience though.

dial · 02-09-2009, 07:05 PM

I never signed up for anything that required me to have jury duty ;) haha

just like I never signed up for the "Selective Service" when I was 18

my dad gave me the choice and explained the consequences, I chose not to

Kard63 · 02-09-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by $5 submissions

Jury duty isn't so bad. It could be pretty interesting.

When I had jury duty in 2001, I was asked to determine guilt in a drunk driving case. Here are the facts: a guy was found drunk in the driver side of a car parked on a freeway shoulder. The cops came, saw that he was drunk, arrested him and towed the car.

Here are the defense's claims:
The guy claimed that he and his buddy were in the car and his buddy was driving. The car ran out of gas. He was worried someone might jack his car so he decided to wait in the driver's seat until his friend got back.

His friend testified to these matters. The cops testimonies only had to do with whether the guy was drunk, not whether there car was out of gas.

Result: Acquittal

This is the 2nd reason I dont want to go, stupid people.

EscortBiz · 02-09-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeper

I believe you get a warrant put out on you. Pretty serious business.

that is correct

TyroneGoldberg · 02-09-2009, 07:17 PM

found this on wiki

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if you missed jury duty, you're not going to white-collar resort prison. No, no, no. you're going to federal POUND ME IN THE ASS prison.

ronaldo · 02-09-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

However

It IS one's civic duty. You make some compelling points that are valid (as usual), but people out there want less crime, they gripe about the crime that goes on in their community yet when called upon to assist the process and lend a hand they balk at it like it's a chore to be avoided at all costs. The fact is SOMEONE has to show up and do it or else the system won't work, period. My taxes go towards fueling the system as well but how fast would the system go bankrupt if they had to pay everyone their full wage to do this expected service to their community?

Also, no one gets paid when they have their own court dates for various things, yet having a choice about it or not most people show up for that or they face a penalty. I'd say it's smarter to just suck it up and show up for jury duty rather than getting hit with whatever the penalty is, but that's just me. Then again I've geared much of my business so that I can take a few days or a few weeks off and my income doesn't stop just because I'm not there.

I agree that the system couldn't withstand the full pay idea. However, there are millions of people on some sort of government assistance that are either unable or UNWILLING to work. THOSE people should be at the top of the list every single time so that instead of getting called 2 or 3 times in your lifetime to serve, only 1 out of every 2 or 3 working persons are EVER called. You know what though? I don't know, but I'd almost be willing to bet that if you're COLLECTING employment insurance you're NOT able to serve on jury duty and if you ARE, you have to say you weren't ABLE to work while serving jury duty. So you'd have to declare that and then not get paid for it anyways. I could be wrong, but that wouldn't surprise me in the least. If that's accurate, the government is taking my money to fund the court system, fund the welfare and EI programs, saying THOSE people are ineligible to serve and forcing ME to lose MORE money BY serving. How fucked up does that sound?

Those "out of my ass" calculations btw don't count the working people that DO get paid by their employer when they serve on jury duty and would be willing to do it or people who are financially secure enough to do it without hesitation.

ronaldo · 02-09-2009, 07:22 PM

After a quick search, you ARE able to serve if you're collecting EI benefits...

http://www.canadianlawsite.ca/jury-duty.htm#j...

What if I am Receiving Employment Insurance Benefits?
Under the Employment Insurance Act, a person entitled to employment insurance benefits remains entitled to those benefits while engaged in jury service.

That only adds more substance to MY argument that these people SHOULD be at the top of the list EVERY time.

Kard63 · 02-09-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TyroneGoldberg

found this on wiki

That's dumb. Federal prison is way more comfortable than state prison. You don't get out much do you?

Mr Pheer · 02-09-2009, 09:50 PM

Nobody can truthfully answer this, because everyone is too much of a pussy to say fuckit, I'm not going... and then see what happens. Those who actually do it, you never hear from those people again.

I've been summoned 3 times. I never went on the first summons, but I always went on the second one that sounds much more serious. Everytime, I sat in a room till lunch time, then everyone in the room was told that we were excused.

Barefootsies · 02-09-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeper

I believe you get a warrant put out on you. Pretty serious business.

That is how it works in Michigan.

WarChild · 02-09-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

Sorry man, I disagree. My taxes already go to pay for the court system and now they want ME to sit on a jury pretty much for FREE and listen to a group of high priced attorneys? I don't think so. Pay me my FULL salary for the duration of the trial and I'd do it with no problem. Come to think of it, I bet MOST people would if they weren't going to lose money in the deal.

What do you think would happen if the judges and prosecutors were told THEY had to work as a teacher's assistant for a week at $10 per day? Either they'd walk out or the lawsuits would start FLYING.

Well let's hope if you're ever wrongly accused of a crime that you're not left with a Jury of only those too stupid to get out of it.

tony286 · 02-09-2009, 10:18 PM

Ive been called twice once I served, the other time I sat around for about 5 hrs read a book and then sent home. Its the right thing to do. Its better now when my dad first went in the 60's you were there for a week whether you were called to a case or not.

baddog · 02-09-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Minte

In the immortal words of Cheech and Chong, "Bailiff, whack his pee-pee!"

You are definitely dating yourself with that one.

baddog · 02-09-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kard63

This is the 2nd reason I dont want to go, stupid people.

All it takes is one sensible person to save someone's ass. I remember a panel I was on that after the prosecution rested we were sent to the jury room. When we came out they told us the case was dismissed for lack of evidence.

When we were walking back to the jury pool every person on that jury, except me, was surprised that charges had been dismissed. They were ready to convict on some totally b.s. testimony.

If it had gone to the jury I would have been the person to save him.

baddog · 02-09-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ronaldo

I agree that the system couldn't withstand the full pay idea. However, there are millions of people on some sort of government assistance that are either unable or UNWILLING to work. THOSE people should be at the top of the list every single time

You say that now, but wait until someone you care about is on trial.

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Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ

Here is how they flag your name and you'll never get another jury duty summons. EVER.

*babble babble*

They got my number because I have not got a summons in years.

I guess I missed it. What part was telling us how to never get another jury summons?

James · 02-09-2009, 10:59 PM

In Canada, they give us beer.

Antonio · 02-09-2009, 11:02 PM

death .

tony286 · 02-09-2009, 11:05 PM

All this jury talk has made me want to watch the original 12 angry men.

Kard63 · 02-09-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I guess I missed it. What part was telling us how to never get another jury summons?

I think he said you have to let 4 guilty people go free first. What happens if they are murders and then murder someone I know? Do I then kill myself? Maybe if they murder again but not someone I know I'll only have to cut myself.

tony286 · 02-09-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

All it takes is one sensible person to save someone's ass. I remember a panel I was on that after the prosecution rested we were sent to the jury room. When we came out they told us the case was dismissed for lack of evidence.

When we were walking back to the jury pool every person on that jury, except me, was surprised that charges had been dismissed. They were ready to convict on some totally b.s. testimony.

If it had gone to the jury I would have been the person to save him.

This was the post that made me think of 12 angry men, Henry Fonda was the sensible man.

CDSmith · 02-09-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

You say that now, but wait until someone you care about is on trial.

Ding

We have a winner.

$5 submissions · 02-10-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kard63

This is the 2nd reason I dont want to go, stupid people.

Well, stupidity, at least in jury cases, is open to interpretation. The OJ case aside

.

Regarding this case: Actually, the prosecution could not rebut the defense witness' testimony. They focused all their efforts on proving the guy was drunk. He was drunk, no question about that. But they didn't give any evidence about his defense--he wasn't driving, his buddy was.

I was skeptical at first but the defense witness was credible, even after a nasty and hysterical (but ineffective) cross from the prosecutor.

Since the standard is "guilt beyond a reasonable doubt" in criminal cases, the jury acquitted.

If the standard were the civil lawsuit standard of "preponderance of the evidence", I think he'd still be acquitted because the prosecution didn't do its job. All she did was roll her eyes and ask condescending questions when cross examining the defense witness. Maybe that would be good enough for some other people but we the jurors (a couple of engineers, businessmen, a lawyer, and other professionals in the jury) wanted facts or at least impeach the witness or trip him up on inconsistencies. She did none of the above. Instead she focused on how "convenient" the witness' testimony was and she kept rolling her eyes, trying to browbeat the jury into thinking that if we believed the witness that we're idiots. That doesn't work on forums, it didn't work on a jury in a court of law.

nation-x · 02-10-2009, 06:12 AM

In Indiana you could be charged with Direct Contempt (Civil Contempt). I think the penalty can be up to 7 days in jail and/or a $2000 fine. At any rate you would then have a misdemeanor on your record.

HorseShit · 02-10-2009, 07:17 AM

I would like to do it sometime, good experience

Mistah Charlie · 02-10-2009, 08:41 AM

Here's what a friend of mine who is a judge told me: throw it out. If a sheriff shows up at your door (don't worry, no sheriffs have ever been assigned to do this), say "I never got it". They may send you a second notice. Throw that out, too. Now, this is for CA. I don't know what other states do.

Kard63 · 02-10-2009, 09:36 AM

I WENT... BITCHES!

They put me in the juror box to start out but they didn't like me. One guy was defending himself and they asked if that could make a difference to anyone in anyway. The judge already told us it was a nickle and dime case and I said I might be a little influenced by the possibility that the plaintiff goes to court so frivolously and so often that he doesn't want to pay a lawyer. I got booted with the quickness.

brassmonkey · 02-10-2009, 10:14 AM

go there and act like your talking to yourself

02-09-2009, 05:17 PM	#1
Kard63 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 237 619 975 Posts: 8,944	What is the penalty for skipping jury duty? What is the penalty for skipping jury duty? Does it vary by state? I'm in Indiana. My fucking number got called. If its only a $200 ticket I'll gladly pay that to skip. Anyone know? __________________

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$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Jury duty isn't so bad. It could be pretty interesting. When I had jury duty in 2001, I was asked to determine guilt in a drunk driving case. Here are the facts: a guy was found drunk in the driver side of a car parked on a freeway shoulder. The cops came, saw that he was drunk, arrested him and towed the car. Here are the defense's claims: The guy claimed that he and his buddy were in the car and his buddy was driving. The car ran out of gas. He was worried someone might jack his car so he decided to wait in the driver's seat until his friend got back. His friend testified to these matters. The cops testimonies only had to do with whether the guy was drunk, not whether there car was out of gas. Result: Acquittal __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants Last edited by $5 submissions; 02-09-2009 at 05:36 PM..

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ronaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ICQ#: 272000271 Posts: 5,475	The penalty for SKIPPING Jury Duty? I'm not sure. The penalty for not being able to GET OUT of Jury Duty if you WANT to is being branded an idiot by your friends and associates for life.

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dial Confirmed User Join Date: May 2006 Location: wherever you aren't Posts: 1,225	I never signed up for anything that required me to have jury duty ;) haha just like I never signed up for the "Selective Service" when I was 18 my dad gave me the choice and explained the consequences, I chose not to __________________ boom chicka wah wah

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ronaldo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ICQ#: 272000271 Posts: 5,475	After a quick search, you ARE able to serve if you're collecting EI benefits... http://www.canadianlawsite.ca/jury-duty.htm#j... What if I am Receiving Employment Insurance Benefits? Under the Employment Insurance Act, a person entitled to employment insurance benefits remains entitled to those benefits while engaged in jury service. That only adds more substance to MY argument that these people SHOULD be at the top of the list EVERY time.

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Mr Pheer Retired Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 20,984	Nobody can truthfully answer this, because everyone is too much of a pussy to say fuckit, I'm not going... and then see what happens. Those who actually do it, you never hear from those people again. I've been summoned 3 times. I never went on the first summons, but I always went on the second one that sounds much more serious. Everytime, I sat in a room till lunch time, then everyone in the room was told that we were excused. __________________ Get your booster! It's safe

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	Ive been called twice once I served, the other time I sat around for about 5 hrs read a book and then sent home. Its the right thing to do. Its better now when my dad first went in the 60's you were there for a week whether you were called to a case or not.

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	All this jury talk has made me want to watch the original 12 angry men.

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nation-x Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,370	In Indiana you could be charged with Direct Contempt (Civil Contempt). I think the penalty can be up to 7 days in jail and/or a $2000 fine. At any rate you would then have a misdemeanor on your record.

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Kard63 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 237 619 975 Posts: 8,944	I WENT... BITCHES! They put me in the juror box to start out but they didn't like me. One guy was defending himself and they asked if that could make a difference to anyone in anyway. The judge already told us it was a nickle and dime case and I said I might be a little influenced by the possibility that the plaintiff goes to court so frivolously and so often that he doesn't want to pay a lawyer. I got booted with the quickness. __________________

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