Kilts on Jury Duty...

[motorman4life]

I recall this came up here recently and I saw this posted on another board. I thought I'd copy it here for discussion:

"C. Brian Devinney" <brian@...>
Date: Sun Nov 27, 2005 11:20 am

Just got done with 2 weeks of jury duty in NYC and wore three of my four
kilts during my term (couldn't wear the Spartan....just a wee bit too cold
for that!).

I got more than a few second looks from assistant district attorneys
(including one REALLY hot one) and more than a few stares from people in the
courthouse, but I didn't care. As I left for lunch one day, one of the
women who was leaving at the same time that I was commented, "You would
think that they had never seen a man in a kilt before!"

Let's just say that if I ever have to do jury duty again, the kilts are a
must....

[Sherry]

Gotta luv it. :-)

Sherry

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Kilted during jury duty, civic pride and cultural pride in one package!

[GlassMan]

Sadly, wearing a kilt on jury duty is an act I doubt I'll ever get to enjoy.

As a retired firefighter and the spouse of a cop I get automatically excluded every time I get a jury summons. I check the box for both and give the department information on the reply form. Then I get notice back in the mail saying that I was disqualified from jury duty.

Apparently there is a presumption that being a former public safety professional and a cop's husband means that I will automatically side with the prosecution. Personally I think that's hogwash, but that's the way it is.

And I may be one of the few people in the world who actually wants to seat on a jury. I like the idea of doing a civic duty. But then a lot of people think I'm weird anyway.

[chasem]

Edit: whoops, I think I'll go post that message on the right thread now, and mention here what I had first intended



I think everyone should serve jury duty at some point, though I haven't had to yet.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Sadly, wearing a kilt on jury duty is an act I doubt I'll ever get to enjoy.

As a retired firefighter and the spouse of a cop I get automatically excluded every time I get a jury summons. I check the box for both and give the department information on the reply form. Then I get notice back in the mail saying that I was disqualified from jury duty.

Apparently there is a presumption that being a former public safety professional and a cop's husband means that I will automatically side with the prosecution. Personally I think that's hogwash, but that's the way it is.

And I may be one of the few people in the world who actually wants to seat on a jury. I like the idea of doing a civic duty. But then a lot of people think I'm weird anyway.

Glassman, I salute your viewpoint. I consider jury duty a civic duty and an honor. I really detest the people that want to find a loophole to get out of it. I always have to ask them if they find ways to get out of voting as well.

[bubba]

I've never been called for jury duty. My wife has been twice but never had to sit on one, both times the case was settled first. I can understand why some folks want out of it though, it can be a serious economic loss if the case lasts more than an afternoon and some can't afford the lost wages. Yeah, I know they're paid a stipend but it's barely enough to pay transportation and lunch. Civic duty is a great concept until it has an adverse effect of getting the bills paid.

[richardljohnson]

Sadly, wearing a kilt on jury duty is an act I doubt I'll ever get to enjoy.

As a retired firefighter and the spouse of a cop I get automatically excluded every time I get a jury summons. I check the box for both and give the department information on the reply form. Then I get notice back in the mail saying that I was disqualified from jury duty.

Apparently there is a presumption that being a former public safety professional and a cop's husband means that I will automatically side with the prosecution. ...

I was a cop for 18 years. I quit 5 years ago but still have my licenses for Texas as a Peace Officer. I got a notice to report for jury duty. When I did report I asked the judge when he asked for excetions about my serving. His comment was "Maybe you will get a civil case." At this I just said, "Yes sir." and sat down.

You gessed it, called. Ticket case 80 in a 60. Question from DA when selecting a jury. "So, you were a Police Officer for 18 years. Did you ever give a ticket that someone did not deserve?" Me, "No sir. Every ticket I wrote I felt was deserved." DA, "Thank you. Excused" What happened (I waited to see), Guilty, $200.00 fine and court cost.

Got to love the system sometimes!

Also, no kilt when I reported. I did not want to push it with the JP court.

Richard-