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Jury Duty - Does self-employed mean anything anymore

By Adam Brett

Real Estate Agent with The Adam and Eric Group 01499486

August 30, 2007 11:31 AM

I just received a summons for Jury Duty. Now I would love to do my civic duty but I have a newborn and I am the sole provider for my family. As we all know in this Real Estate market any time off can mean lost business.

I submitted I was self employed and any time away from work would create financial hardship. I heard lately this reason is not enough to be excused.

They now have call in Jurors. For those of you who have not heard of this it is: You call in the day before you are scheduled and they tell you to come in or not. You have to do this for a week, and if they do not need you the entire week, you are done.

I would have this as I could not make appointments, would have to cancel at the last minute.

Well, it would be nice to be excused, but this government needs us to survive.

Adam Brett
RE/MAX NOC
Fullerton, CA
714.496.8116
800.977.ADAM
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Melissa Grant

A Serendipity World - Greenbackville, VA

The Law of Attraction In Life & Business

I thought with a newbourn baby you could be excused. I was, but that was also 15 years ago. My son was only weeks old at the time. I was excused based on his age. Did you call to ask about that ? They don't care about employment but the baby should excuse you.

Aug 30, 2007 11:50 AM

Ray Perry

CENTURY 21 The Neil Company Real Estate - Roseburg, OR

Realtor, CRS, GRI, e-PRO

Don't feel bad. I get called every six months year in and year out. I have yet to be selected, just figure that I'm going to spend half a day every so often sitting in a court room. I'm just glad that I'm on the correct side of the rail.

Aug 30, 2007 11:53 AM

Adam Brett

The Adam and Eric Group - Fullerton, CA

The Adam and Eric Group, Fullerton's Finest

Thanks Ray for the funny words or encouragement

Aug 30, 2007 11:55 AM

Julie Chapman

Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

I have voted in every election since I was 18 years old- 28 years ago and never have I been called to jury duty......................I know many people who have been called repeatedly like you - our crime and legal disputes per capita must be low......

Aug 30, 2007 12:24 PM

I guess it does. My request to be excused was just granted.

Sep 13, 2007 05:02 PM

Jason Bhattacharya

ARDENT PROPERTIES - Chesterfield, VA

LOL-- Just say that if they were arrested by the police-- they MUST BE GUILTY...

Or just point to one of the parties in a civil suit-- and say that they should pay (for no reason)...

Either you get dismissed from the jury-- or slapped with contempt of court..

LOL

-Jason

Nov 21, 2007 12:54 PM

Pam Pugmire

Silvercreek Realty Group - Meridian, ID

Meridian Idaho Real Estate

I have only been called to be on Jury duty once and that was 20+ years ago, and I never had to go in......Very lucky I guess.

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JUST DON'T GO .............

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