Board 8 > I have Jury Duty tomorrow. [omg what do i wear!?]

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Unfortunately, it starts at 1:30 PM so I don't get to get out of work all day.

I usually wear tennis shorts/shirt/shoes to teach since I go to practice right after school.

My question is...is that acceptable to wear to jury duty?

I mean, they know people have to come straight from work and that's what I wear to work so I feel like it'd be fine but I have no idea.

I don't want to have to kick a judge in the ribs. But I will.

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Wear jeans instead of shorts, and you'll be fine.

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They frown upon shorts?

What about like track pants?

Because I cant wear jeans to work and I don't want to change before I go.

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Definitely not shorts.

Business casual is probably preferred.

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You probably won't get picked, so wear whatever.

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Princess Anri posted...
They frown upon shorts?

What about like track pants?

Because I cant wear jeans to work and I don't want to change before I go.

Don't change. Just pull your jeans on over your shorts.

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From: LeonhartFour | #005
You probably won't get picked, so wear whatever.

Really, why not?

I mean, I don't want to get picked but I also don't want to get harassed.

From: Menji76 | #004
Business casual is probably preferred.

Well, I guess I already knew this and what I really meant is "what happens if I wear something other than what is preferred?"

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if you don't want to get picked, I suggest a shirt that says I HATE MINORITIES AND I VOTE

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if you don't want to get picked, wear the shorts. nothing bad will happen to you, they just won't pick you. especially since you have a 'good reason' for showing up that way.

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You won't get harassed for not being all dressed up. It's not like you're going to be sitting on the jury that day. It's just selection and rejection.

Also if you personally know or are related to a member of law enforcement, make sure to mention that when they're asking questions. Pretty sure way of not getting picked without having to do something ridiculous like saying you're racist.

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You also may or may not be given clothes to change into. Depending on the court. So I hear.

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From: LeonhartFour | #010
Also if you personally know or are related to a member of law enforcement, make sure to mention that when they're asking questions

Nice.

"And what do you do for a living?"

"I'm a teacher BUT MY UNCLE IS A COP IN THE HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT."

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From: LeonhartFour | #010
It's not like you're going to be sitting on the jury that day. It's just selection and rejection.

This is what I originally thought.

But I did some "online impaneling" and I have already been assigned a court and time and stuff so I thought maybe I was already selected.

Is that possible?

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Well, they outright asked us if we knew or were related to anyone in law enforcement the one time I had it, and they rejected me. As far as I know, that's the only reason I wasn't selected. Apparently, the defense thinks you'll be biased toward the prosecution because you are in favor of justice being served and making sure criminals get what's comin' to them.

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Then I guess they'll need to hear all about my alter ego, The Rapist Killer.

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Tell them you watch Judge Judy, Law and Order. and CSI religiously.

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Princess Anri posted...
From: LeonhartFour | #010
It's not like you're going to be sitting on the jury that day. It's just selection and rejection.
This is what I originally thought.

But I did some "online impaneling" and I have already been assigned a court and time and stuff so I thought maybe I was already selected.

Is that possible?

Unless they do things differently in your state, the prosecution and the defense have the right to inspect potential jurors and decline their services if they have any sort of reservations about your ability to be unbiased. I wouldn't imagine you got thrown onto a jury without that happening.

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I hope you're right.

But my "summons date" was on Saturday.

But instead of going to the courthouse, I filled out some stuff online and it assigned me a court date so I think that maybe I did bypass the in-person impaneling.

Damn it.

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From: redrocket | #016
Tell them you watch Judge Judy, Law and Order. and CSI religiously.

This is good.

I also have a shirt that is bright red with a gold, shiny cross on it that reads ALIVE FOR CHRIST.

I think maybe I should wear that.

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Man, I wish I could have filled out some stuff online instead of having to spend all day at the courthouse and not get picked.

Well, at least I got paid 30 bucks for it.

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Ever see THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT? Wear his shirt.



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