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Jury Duty. Help me get out!!!
got the notice today... wow... 2nd time for me. The first time I was still in university, so I got out that way... Now they want me again.... fuck.... such a waste of time, especially during this time of year. should I tell them when i go that I just couldnt give a fuck about this loser who I'm about to judge?
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They are required to get someone impartial. Just try to find out something about the person (if possible) first, and say something to condemn him right away. They won't call back.
sucks off little boys (ya, don't fuck with rage2 bitch!!!)
just say, "oh yeah, i remember back in highschool, that guy was the class clown"
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owned by an '08 n00b! LOL
Originally posted by Thaco
just say, "oh yeah, i remember back in highschool, that guy was the class clown"
Just say you guys broke up 2 years ago
Originally posted by GTS Jeff
You know those bored stay at home moms who's entire lives revolve around driving their kids to soccer, various cleaning accessories, and worrying about neighbourhood rapists? The kind of people that watch the View and go "uh huh..." Those unfulfilled people who try to fill the void in their empty lives by writing whiny letters to the editor complaining about shit that no one really cares about?
Well imagine if instead of writing that letter to the editor, she just posts on a car forum for car enthusiasts. That's Kritafo.
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Aren't you paid normal salary though?
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Just do this........
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You're paid like $50 a day.
BTW you just got called right now for selection among A LOT of others, chances of you getting picked and actually making it into the actual Jury are pretty slim as it is.
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My sister got one and I went to the court centre telling them she's out of town. Which was true. But I didn't see them do anything to verify what I said before giving her an exemption.
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Originally posted by dj_rice
Just say you guys broke up 2 years ago
I see what you did there...
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What is Jury duty?
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serious?Originally posted by shakalaka
You're paid like $50 a day.
BTW you just got called right now for selection among A LOT of others, chances of you getting picked and actually making it into the actual Jury are pretty slim as it is.
thats it?
is a valid reason that you can't afford to be away from work because you get paid more at work?
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http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/Court...9/Default.aspxOriginally posted by adidas
What is Jury duty?
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Srsly?Originally posted by adidas
What is Jury duty?
http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/Court...9/Default.aspx
EDIT: Beat me to it
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that is what my dad did, told them he owned his own business and did not get paid if he did not work and had a family to provide forOriginally posted by GQBalla
serious?
thats it?
is a valid reason that you can't afford to be away from work because you get paid more at work?
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Nope you can't use that as an excuse, unless I guess if you can show that it would be hugely detrimental to you or something, then I'd guess you may be able to get out. (Like the above example, feeding the whole family issue). Just saying 'oh I get more money at work so I can't (what job doesn't pay more than $50 a day?) won't cut it.Originally posted by GQBalla
serious?
thats it?
is a valid reason that you can't afford to be away from work because you get paid more at work?
They want the defendant to get a fair trial, which includes the right to get judged by the jury of his peers. Plus that's why they call it jury DUTY as in sort of an obligation that you're only exempted from in very few circumstances.
Although from what I've heard people have gotten out using the stupidest things and I guess they are aware of this which is why they call like a few hundred people for each case to begin with, when they only need 12 people and couple of back-up's in some cases.
Last edited by shakalaka; 02-04-2010 at 05:08 PM.
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On that argument then can't you say it's a free country and you don't want to go?
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Originally posted by scat19
On that argument then can't you say it's a free country and you don't want to go?
Well the counter is sort of like you are citizens of Canada and it's your obligation to partake in activities that are deemed of such importance. You now sorta like when they make people take the citizenship oath that goes like 'my allegiance to my country and fulfil it's duties and obligations etc etc'. Moreover we live in a country where the rule of law prevails. So you can't really just say, 'I don't want to, so you can't make me.' It's an offence to lie to get out of jury duty as well, but it's one of those things that everyone just overlooks.
Last edited by shakalaka; 02-04-2010 at 05:23 PM.
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Thanks.
Originally posted by beyond_ban
Srsly?
http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/Court...9/Default.aspx
EDIT: Beat me to it
Yes, seriously. Was NOT born in canada so i was totally unaware of what jury duty was. I dont fall the legal system all that much, nor have i ever had anyone in my family or in my group of friends ever get a summons to appear for jury duty.
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From the Alberta Courts website.
What if I fail to obey the Juror Summons?
Failure to obey the Juror Summons is a punishable offence. You may be fined up to $1000 or sentenced to a jail term of up to one month, or both. Also, it is unlawful for your employer to refuse permission for you to be absent from work for jury selection or service
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Just say you hate whatever race the defendant is, use as many derogatory terms as possible. You'll be out in no time.
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