Call of Duty

[Highlander]

Not the computer game but Jury Duty.

The present Mrs H has been called next month which got me wondering if any CBFer's had served on a jury and what the case was.

She has to attend the Sheriff Court not the High Court.

[Liz 101]

I was called to Leeds Crown Court about 5 years ago, but they cancelled 3 weeks before. I wasn't amused, as I was self employed at the time as I had refused work & couldn't find anything at such short notice

[puma]

rob was on jury service last September for 4 mths  3 up for MURDER

[KKOB]

I did it about 35 years ago but if I told you what it was about I'd have to kill you.

[Highlander]

Mrs H has read the speel that came with the summons and tells me that she cannot discuss it with me evenafter the case is over 

I will probably be able to read all about it in The Ross-shire Journal - a fine periodical indeed.

[Scunner]

How many people never discuss the case after it has concluded. I'd estimate something around none of them?

[Anne]

I've served on a jury twice. The first time at Glasgow High Court, which was a harrowing experience to say the least.  The second time was at the Sheriff Court and while not pleasant was nothing in comparison.                       

[Scunner]

And did you never tell anyone, including your hubby, anything at all about the cases?

[Toky]

I'd blab! Can't hold my own water!!
 

[bewva]

We have a few people a year from work going, they all come back to work and spill the beans.
To be fair though most of them say it is a very boring experience. Expect to be sitting around waiting, then you may get told you can leave for the rest of the day after sitting around all morning. A good book is required.
One guy was telling us about a pedo case he was on 11 of the 12 jurors wanted to lock him up all except for an old dear who said she didn't want the feeling of guilt of sending him to prison even though she thought he had done it. The judge was demanding a full 12 /12 to find him guilty. They took ages to persuade her apparently.