Thursday, February 19, 2009

Superior Court of California - Jury Duty

what to expect

you can show up two weeks before or two weeks after your date without notifying anyone
pay parking is $14 to $22/day depending on which lot. cheap ones fill up by 7:30
ok to bring laptop (wireless connectivity). i preferred my psp
show up at 7:45
1st 1/2 hour is 10 minute "intro to jury duty" video and 10 minute intro by a judge
judge said it would be a very busy day and most trials are between 3 and 9 days
paperwork collected and a short break
1st group (about 45 names) called around 9:30
lunch break from 11:30 until 1:15
2nd group (another 45 names including me) called around 1:30
jury selection process took over 2 1/2 hours. i was one of last ones bounced via defense peremptory strike

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