Jury Duty

[UserRemoved1]

TB my dad lives in Maine, they do it way different up there...they each get called for 6 MONTHS. EVERY day they have to call in for the next to find out what to do...talk about putting you life on complete hold for 6 months, and the pay is nothing either. If I ever got called for 6 months might as well give the house and everything else away cuz I wouldn't own it anymore.

[MoroneSaxatilis]

I've been called a few times over the years but never sat on a jury. One time I got out of it when the judge asked if any of us could think of any reason why we should be excluded. I raised my hand and explained that the prosocuter in the case has prosicuted ME at one time, the defense counsel had represented me, and Hizzoner had sentenced me! Judge kicked me loose on the spot.


Where do they get the jury duty lists from in Massachusetts? I was under the impression that it was from voter registration lists. Maybe those who are not getting called to serve are not registered to vote?

[tattoobob]

I could not afford 6 months either I am going to have a hard time with 10 days thats 2 weeks pay and my bills are going to suffer.
I am not sure how it is done here in mass I do know this though once you are in there data base you get called every three years. I used to think it was because I was a registered voter but I know other voters and they never get called, It is Mass and try to figure any type of government ways of thinking and you will be mad