Jury Duty

[Papa]

Jury Duty... Has anyone been selected to serve on a Jury after moving to TV? How does the jury selection process work in Florida? Do they use the voter registration for a list of candidates?

[hulababy]

you know I have been wondering that also. I love serving on Jury Duty (especially criminal trials) I've been here 5 yrs and have yet to be called. Served on One major criminal trial in NY and was thrown off the other since I knew every Det on the case and was working for the PD. I thought they found us through registering for our Fla license or to vote, etc.. but so far I haven't gotten a thing and I even tried filling out a form to be called. What I'd give to be put on that Casey anthony trial !! ha

[jblum315]

You know, I haven't had a jury call in more than 15 years, neither in NY nor here, despite driver and voting registration. The last one I got was for a grand jury in White Plains NY. 6 weeks !!! and so boring (mostly undercover drug stuff.) I never got to sit on an interesting jury in NY because (1) I was a journalist and (2) my husband was a lawyer and knew all the judges and the DA's.

[graciegirl]

You know, I haven't had a jury call in more than 15 years, neither in NY nor here, despite driver and voting registration. The last one I got was for a grand jury in White Plains NY. 6 weeks !!! and so boring (mostly undercover drug stuff.) I never got to sit on an interesting jury in NY because (1) I was a journalist and (2) my husband was a lawyer and knew all the judges.

Jean! You were a journalist? No wonder I like you so much. In my next life I am gonna be a journalist. Our granddaughter, out of college five days, has accepted a job at Louisville TV Station. I am living vacariously through her.


Whoops. Sorry. small hijacking here, Mod.

[RichieB]

Another possible source of jurors is the list of licensed drivers, as is done in NY.

Also included are state income tax filers (now there's a gotcha) and those receiving unemployment benefits.

Interesting.......

[cappyjon431]

I've been a registered voter in Florida and held a Florida driver's license for over thirty years and have yet to be called for jury duty. Perhaps one day my number will be called...

[KathieI]

Boy, I must be on a "country-wide" list as a sucker for jury duty.

Been on one jury in New York City (back in the 60's) for a federal case.
Been called 6 or 7 times in Los Angeles over the 30 years I lived there.

Already called and been on a jury in Bushnell since moving here in '08. Actually, I love the process so I'm rather happy they like me.
I think here in FL its done by drivers license and/or voter registration.

[Bogie Shooter]

How do people get picked for jury duty?

State laws require jurors to be selected randomly from a fair cross-section of the county in which they serve. In Broward County, you are randomly selected from a Florida Driver License Database of US citizens who are residents of Broward County and are 18 years of age or older. If you’ve been picked, your name was selected based on the information listed on your driver’s license, identification card, or voter registration. This random selection ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity and obligation to serve on jury duty.

Selection of Jurors
To be selected as a juror, you must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Florida Driver's License or Identification card, and be a resident of Sumter County. Juror names are randomly selected from a list provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The names of non-driver Florida (Sumter County) residents who wish to voluntarily submit affidavits offering their names for possible use in compiling jury lists also may be included.

Juror Pay
The State Court Administrators Office is responsible for Juror compensation and advances quarterly the funds to pay jurors and witnesses. Jurors who are regularly employed and who continue to receive wages while serving as a juror are not entitled to receive compensation from the state for the first three days of juror service. Jurors who are not regularly employed or who do not continue to receive regular wages while serving as a juror are entitled to receive $15 per day for the first three days of juror service. Each juror who serves more than three days is entitled to be paid by the state for the fourth day of service and each day thereafter at the rate of $30 per day of service. Jurors are not entitled to additional reimbursement by the state for travel or other out-of-pocket expenses. A juror who receives unemployment benefits does not lose such benefits because he receives compensation for juror service. The sheriff, when required by order of the court, shall provide juries with meals and lodging, the expense to be taxed against and paid by the state.

Length of Service
The first day of service is normally limited to jury selection for trials to be held during that trial week. Jurors selected to serve will be required to return on the date(s) of that trial. In Sumter County the Judge's try to select all jurors on the first day and the remaining jurors are excused for the term.

More info at; Jury Duty - Courts - Sumter County Clerk of the Courts (http://www.sumterclerk.com/index.cfm/jury-duty)

[missypie]

Great info. Bogie!!!

[PaPaLarry]

How do people get picked for jury duty?

State laws require jurors to be selected randomly from a fair cross-section of the county in which they serve. In Broward County, you are randomly selected from a Florida Driver License Database of US citizens who are residents of Broward County and are 18 years of age or older. If you’ve been picked, your name was selected based on the information listed on your driver’s license, identification card, or voter registration. This random selection ensures that everyone has an equal opportunity and obligation to serve on jury duty.

Selection of Jurors
To be selected as a juror, you must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Florida Driver's License or Identification card, and be a resident of Sumter County. Juror names are randomly selected from a list provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The names of non-driver Florida (Sumter County) residents who wish to voluntarily submit affidavits offering their names for possible use in compiling jury lists also may be included.

Juror Pay
The State Court Administrators Office is responsible for Juror compensation and advances quarterly the funds to pay jurors and witnesses. Jurors who are regularly employed and who continue to receive wages while serving as a juror are not entitled to receive compensation from the state for the first three days of juror service. Jurors who are not regularly employed or who do not continue to receive regular wages while serving as a juror are entitled to receive $15 per day for the first three days of juror service. Each juror who serves more than three days is entitled to be paid by the state for the fourth day of service and each day thereafter at the rate of $30 per day of service. Jurors are not entitled to additional reimbursement by the state for travel or other out-of-pocket expenses. A juror who receives unemployment benefits does not lose such benefits because he receives compensation for juror service. The sheriff, when required by order of the court, shall provide juries with meals and lodging, the expense to be taxed against and paid by the state.

Length of Service
The first day of service is normally limited to jury selection for trials to be held during that trial week. Jurors selected to serve will be required to return on the date(s) of that trial. In Sumter County the Judge's try to select all jurors on the first day and the remaining jurors are excused for the term.

More info at; Jury Duty - Courts - Sumter County Clerk of the Courts (http://www.sumterclerk.com/index.cfm/jury-duty)
Can ALWAYS count on Bogie, for top information!!!!!!! Way to go BOGIE!!!

[RichieB]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3]Boy, I must be on a "country-wide" list as a sucker for jury duty.


Some people are magnets for it, and some are not.

I've been on some jury selection panels and heard some strange statements by people to get themselves bounced..........like one guy who said that he was born and raised in the infamous "Hell's Kitchen."

Go figure........

[Taltarzac725]

You can also wind up on a Federal Jury. The Federal Circuit that covers the Villages includes Marion, Sumter and Lake Counties. You have to go to Ocala to see if you get picked to serve on the jury from the jury pool.

It sounded like they go from driver's licenses for the Federal jury pool but some other sources could also be involved like tax records as well as voter's registration.

I went for Federal Jury Service about a year ago in Ocala after filling out the forms for Federal Juror Service almost 4 years before getting a notice for possible service.

[EdV]

Back in Mass. a few years ago I was called for jury duty. They gathered us in a waiting room before selection began and an officer came up to the podium to give some initial instruction. He then said:

“If any of you are holding a letter from your boss requesting that you be relieved from serving because you are so valuable to the operation of the company that they cannot be without you for a single day, please put it back in your pocket but don’t throw it away. When your next annual review comes up, you can hand it back to him as a reminder.”

[RichieB]

Then there's always someone like my 97 yo mom who feels that if you're in police custody, "you must o' done it."

[starflyte1]

Beween my husband and me, we have been called 5 times since moving to Florida 27 years ago. In the past, if you are over 70 years old, you could request to be passed over. It was your choice to appear or not.

[Villageshooter]

Served on federal gran jury,,, talk about interesting ,,, we have a police presence in this country that you cannot believe.. Undercover folks that would never dream are part of law enforcement.... The cases we hear about are only the tip of the iceberg... Lots of justice done under fire so to speak,,,,, one question to ask yourself is,,, during the Katrina flood, did u wonder why all of a sudden the fire trucks were no longer fired upon?? The thugs and gangbangers ran like rabbits when the order was put out to shoot and take a report later! Cops were administering justice on the spot!

From a proud Amercian!

[babbs455]

I have been here going on 14 years and have yet to be called for jury duty. Down in Broward I served approx 5 times within a 15 year time frame...I really enjoy the task and would love to be called to serve again...maybe someday....

[Midge538]

Florida: (8) A person 70 years of age or older shall be excused from jury service upon request. A person 70 years of age or older may also be permanently excused from jury service upon written request. A person who is permanently excused from jury service may subsequently request, in writing, to be included in future jury lists provided such person meets the qualifications required by this chapter.

Also: If you have a felony on your rap sheet you will also be 'excused.'

[hotrodgirl]

Then there's always someone like my 97 yo mom who feels that if you're in police custody, "you must o' done it."

My 94 year old Mother was called for jury duty! When I called to ask that she be excused due to her age I was asked if she was indeed capable of serving. Sure, I said, but you'll have to take several long breaks so that she and her walker can get to the bathroom if she can remember where it is! They then apologized for the silly question and said to have a nice day! :loco:

[RichieB]

My 94 year old Mother was called for jury duty! When I called to ask that she be excused due to her age I was asked if she was indeed capable of serving. Sure, I said, but you'll have to take several long breaks so that she and her walker can get to the bathroom if she can remember where it is! They then apologized for the silly question and said to have a nice day! :loco:

Gotta file that one !! :coolsmiley:

[RichieB]

Also: If you have a felony on your rap sheet you will also be 'excused.'

That's not the way I want to get "excused."

[asianthree]

As long as they have golf cart parking I am in

[swrinfla]

Served on my first jury many, many years ago, in Saint Louis. Subsequently, was called regularly every third year. But, never actually served again!

I think the attorneys discovered that
1] the first case on which I served resulted in a conviction of the defendant, and
2] I had a college degree, whereas most called in the city did not, and
3] the Federal Grand Jury on which I also served once uncovered many prosecutable cases!

Since I came to Florida just over seven years ago, not a peep from the judicial system!

I'd like to see how different things might be here!

SWR
:beer3:

[jose2]

have been asked to serve twice in the last 12 years here, jury duty in Bushell. was excused first time, husband in Hospital, second not needed.

[cathyw]

I was on about 8 juries while I was in NY, even got sequestered overnight in a hotel. Nothing since I moved to TV 6 years ago.

[EdV]

The last time I was called, I arrived at the courthouse wearing a dark pinstriped suit, white shirt, navy blue tie, back wing tipped shoes, carrying a briefcase. Guess how long it took the defense attorney to reject me?