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Originally Posted by JFSoccerCoach
Just returned from a day in the Jury pool and wanted to share a few facts about my experience.
1) No cell phones or electronic devices. They ask you to put them all back into your cars - including smart watches. Two gentlemen had their phones but were dropped off. In those cases they were given one of 12 lockers just inside security to place their devices. The lockers did not lock, but the building is secure.
2) Parking: There is a large parking lot -- plenty of parking.
3) Drinks. You cannot bring in any open drinks including a yeti with coffee. Sealed drinks (never opened) are allowed. There is bottled water for the jurors in the jury pool room -- as well as hot coffee.
4) Magazines and word puzzle books: These are also available in the jury pool room.
Other interesting tidbits:
- Jurors are selected by a random algorithm from anyone with a drivers license or a state identification card.
- Jury's in this courthouse start with 24 people from the pool and 6 are kept for the actual trial after interviews and questioning
- 70 years old or older can leave if they choose. i.e. Not required to stay after the initial roll call.
- There is no clock in the jury pool room. Suggest a standard watch if you have one.
- The staff -- and the Clerk herself -- may the experience as enjoyable as they could. My hat is off to them for doing a great job.
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I would question your first tidbit. If you are not a registered voter, I doubt that you will ever be called.