What's your opinion of jury duty?

Sgt Wayne Wood — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:30:15 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2016 2:36 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:36:56 -0500

It's a vital role. But........it's an annoying vital role.

Response by LTC Greg Henning made Dec 5 at 2016 2:39 PM

LTC Greg Henning — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:39:20 -0500

I was called a few years ago. They do not like teachers on juries. I did not get selected.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Dec 5 at 2016 2:42 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:42:54 -0500

Yes it's a civic duty, but.... The lawyers lean towards stupid (read that as swayable, play on emotions, etc.) and toss intellect as they actually follow the judge's instructions. I was tossed from an asbestos suit because I was an engineer, hence had a brain. Funny the juror pool was very large. Had this early '20s black leather with silver studs everywhere type next to me. When we were asked if anyone knew anybody up there, she raised her hand. "I know you Judge. You're the SOB that sent my boyfriend to prison!" Immediately excused. She whispered to me that it got her out of an abusive relationship. Life goes on.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Dec 5 at 2016 2:46 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:46:58 -0500

It is our duty as citizens. If you don't participate, don't complain about the sorry shape of our courts.

Response by SFC Dennis A. made Dec 5 at 2016 4:55 PM

SFC Dennis A. — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 16:55:35 -0500

I've only been call once but wasn't selected

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Dec 5 at 2016 5:02 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:02:22 -0500

I believe it's our duty. I was called last year and wasn't selected. All other times i received notices i was overseas.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2016 5:16 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:16:28 -0500

Been called to Jury duty the month after I retired. Did not wind up serving on any case.

Did serve on 2 courts marshals while on active duty.

It si a responsibility to not be taken lightly.

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Dec 5 at 2016 5:27 PM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:27:24 -0500

It's a civic duty but I'll have to agree with CAPT Kevin B.. Seems that most of the intelligent and life experienced people are eliminated fairly quick from the pool.