I'VE BEEN SUMMONED FOR JURY DUTY!
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!
But wait - I can get out of it if I'm:
1) Not a US Citizen (can't use that)
2) Are not a resident of Durham County (can't use that)
3) Have served as a juror within the past two years (hasn't happened)
4) Are physically and or mentally incompetent (um...on some days...)
5) Have been convicted of a felony and have not completed all of my sentence (nope)
6) Are over 72 years of age and have health issues or need exemption due to other concerns (SHIT DAMN FUCK)
Ugh.
At least it's Friday?
Posted by: C at March 30, 2007 05:16 PMThat's the only thing keeping me from throwing my flip-flops at the wall right now.
Posted by: Tiffany at March 30, 2007 05:24 PMAw, hell to the no, Bobby B!
Seriously, that sucks. Does this mean you have to pack up Rosco and take him with you?
Posted by: Erica at March 30, 2007 08:30 PMI'm definitely going to have to play the pity game, because I know for certain they're not going to pay me to put him in daycare or give me time every three hours to pump breast milk. I'm going to see if they'll excuse me. I've heard stories though that some women didn't get excused and just showed up with their kids hoping they'd kick them out. On at least one instance they were found in contempt of court. >:\
Posted by: Tiffany at March 30, 2007 08:33 PMHere in Texas, I believe that if you are a nursing mother or responsible for the care of a minor under school age that you can be exempted. It might fall under "...or need exemption due to other concerns."
Give it a try. Bring your mewling, squirming bundle with you for added sympathy. Actually, give them a call first to see if it can be deferred.
I actually don't mind serving, but with a baby it is really too much of an imposition.
Posted by: Momotrips at March 31, 2007 08:09 PMLet me know if your "I have a newborn" story works. I'll use the excuse, although I'm childless, if I'm ever summoned again.
Posted by: Sheron at April 1, 2007 08:04 PM