How to Enjoy Jury Service

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stop watching "CSI

   Oh, yes, and "Shark" as well." Get a grip and understand these are, what they like to call, reality shows.
   
   Don't expect the court to provide that kind of entertainment.
   
   Actual jury trials, although engaging and sometimes exciting, are not subject to the "Nielsen Ratings," nor should they be.
   
   Trials are not started for any of these reasons.
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   Step 2: Judge Judy

   ,, For example, what time to report? is there any flex in the schedule? can I bring my cell
   - Blackberry, etc.
   
   Are there activities while I am waiting? Can I observe in courtrooms to see the process unfold before my eyes? Courts in this country have become very pro-active in jury management, you might be surprised.
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   Step 3: Judge this or Judge that.

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   Step 4: Don't listen to any rumors concerning how any court operates

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   Step 5: unless the person giving you this information is a Jury Commissioner or a court officer that knows how the court does business.

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   Step 6: Study the history that brought trial by jury to the people of the United States.

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   Step 7: Call the court

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   Step 8: or check the web site

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   Step 9: and find out how the program works.

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