Jury Service

[Invisible Monkey]

In what is a first for me and anyone that I know of, I've been selected for Jury Service and I have no legitimate reasons that would allow me to be excused if selected to serve on a jury.

I'm a big fan of courtroom dramas, books, TV shows etc so part of me would find the whole experience interesting but I'm under no illusions that the reality is likely to be far more tedious and draining, with the potential to have a negative impact on mental and emotional health if the crime is particularly graphic.

I'm interested to know if there are any members here that have served on a jury and if you can share your experiences (excluding those that you are permanently barred from disclosing)?

How did your employer handle your absence?
Did they pay your normal salary or did you have to come to a specific agreement regarding the $40 per day you get in terms of either having that deducted from your normal pay or paying that back to the business once jury service is completed?
I understand there is no travel or meal allowance to and from the court however some form of snacks will be provided. So either parking or transport to and from the court is at your own cost.
Any tips or advice for what lies in store during this process, from being summoned to court, the jury selection process or anything else that would prove to be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

 

[DC3]

Who would want to be judged by 12 people not smart enough to get out of jury duty?

 

[cove]

In WA Mrscove received a jury service letter. Her first attempt we hit a traffic jam from hell from a bus breakdown so we got there too late. Next time she was eliminated as the defence did not want hard nosed older women who love to convict felons.. She is now ineligble for another call up.

 

[AuSammy]

I sent my non-refundable overseas flight itinerary that coincided with the court dates.

 

[kpc]

Ì'm in a profession that automatically gets excluded from jury duty....fortunately!