Jury Duty

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  1. wannabe

    wannabe Young Pine

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    Today I got an interesting letter in the mail! I have been called for Jury duty and at a very inconvenient time for me. I am to report for duty on April 9th and my plane ticket says I will fly to Arizona on April 10. I have served on jury duty 3 times but 15 years ago and I served twice one year and once the next year. I don't mind serving but does it have to be now! Wannabe
     
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  3. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    I do hope you can get out of it this time.That would be a shame to have to serve then.
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Usually you can get it deferred to a later date since you already have the plane tickets, at least you can in Texas, don't know about other states.
     
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    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    Hope it goes your way.
    A few years back they seemed to call me for duty frequently,
    happily they've left me alone lately ( :eek: hope I didn't just jinx myself)
     



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    If you must, you can get an MD to write an excuse for you. But usually plane tickets will do it.
     
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    I've been called twice but both times the person pleased guilty before it reached trial so I didn't have to attend.
     
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    Hope you can get it changed so you don't miss your trip.
     
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    cajunbelle Daylily Diva

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    I don't see why they wouldn't change it. I had to get it canceled the one time I was called bc of medical reasons and I had no problem at all.
     
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    Thanks for all your support. We are going down to the court house Monday. I am hoping they will let it go until the next time they need jurors and I will be happy to serve then. Wannabe
     
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    It depends, but if you have health problems they might excuse you anyway. Dooley
     
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    I took a written excuse from my Doctor to the circuit clerk's office on Monday. Today in the mail I received a letter excusing me from jury duty. I was releived to get it so I could visit the family in April. I would serve in August though if they call me. Wannabe
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    So glad you didn't have to serve Wanna. :-D Now you can look forward to the trip to visit your family in April.
     
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    Glad it worked out that you don't have to serve. Now you can enjoy your trip.
     

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