Sitting in jury-selection pool - ask me anything (1 Viewer)

[BeTheMatch]

It's as boring - so far - as you'd guess. I deferred it as long as I could, and now here I am.

Apparently they do expect to seat a jury later today...

 

[BeTheMatch]

Pros: Free soft drinks

Cons: Everything else

 

[BeTheMatch]

So far my favorite part is that we were all told yesterday over the phone when we were selected that we were required to watch two orientation-type videos online before coming in this morning.
So what do you think we're doing right now???

 

[ChiefD]

Have you seen anyone's briefs yet?

 

[Zegras11]

So far my favorite part is that we were all told yesterday over the phone when we were selected that we were required to watch two orientation-type videos online before coming in this morning.
So what do you think we're doing right now???

Eating a PB&J?

 

[BeTheMatch]

Have you seen anyone's briefs yet?

Unfortunately, yes. I'm 50 and I'm bringing the average age in the room down quite a bit. Never seen so many suspenders in one room before, and they're not very effective.

 

[BeTheMatch]

So far my favorite part is that we were all told yesterday over the phone when we were selected that we were required to watch two orientation-type videos online before coming in this morning.
So what do you think we're doing right now???

Eating a PB&J?

I wish. No food allowed. Only the aforementioned soft drinks.

 

[Zow]

Pros: Free soft drinks

Cons: Everything else

Additional pro: Doing your civic duty because you may be tasked to make an important decision which directly impacts at least one, if not multiple, life/lives.

 

[ChiefD]

How long is the judge's gavel?

 

[BeTheMatch]

Pros: Free soft drinks

Cons: Everything else

Additional pro: Doing your civic duty because you may be tasked to make an important decision which directly impacts at least one, if not multiple, life/lives.

Yeah, yeah, counselor.

There are about 80 people in the pool. 12 of us will be picked for a two-day criminal trial. Voir dire to begin imminently. Supposedly.

Trying to decide if I should answer in a way to guarantee I won't get picked - but then have to come back - or go for it and be done in two days.

 

[Zow]

Pros: Free soft drinks

Cons: Everything else

Additional pro: Doing your civic duty because you may be tasked to make an important decision which directly impacts at least one, if not multiple, life/lives.

Yeah, yeah, counselor.

There are about 80 people in the pool. 12 of us will be picked for a two-day criminal trial. Voir dire to begin imminently. Supposedly.

Trying to decide if I should answer in a way to guarantee I won't get picked - but then have to come back - or go for it and be done in two days.

Please just answer the questions honestly...

 

[BeTheMatch]

How long is the judge's gavel?

I'm dying to know. But we were just told we're not going into the court room yet, contrary to what we were told earlier.
I'm about to start reenacting 12 Angry Men in here!

 

[BeTheMatch]

Pros: Free soft drinks

Cons: Everything else

Additional pro: Doing your civic duty because you may be tasked to make an important decision which directly impacts at least one, if not multiple, life/lives.

Yeah, yeah, counselor.

There are about 80 people in the pool. 12 of us will be picked for a two-day criminal trial. Voir dire to begin imminently. Supposedly.

Trying to decide if I should answer in a way to guarantee I won't get picked - but then have to come back - or go for it and be done in two days.

Please just answer the questions honestly...

Got it (wink, wink)

 

[BeTheMatch]

We run out of soft drinks and it's going to turn into Lord of the Flies quick!

 

[BeTheMatch]

It's 9:08 local time. We all got here at 8 o'clock. So 68 minutes into this, there are currently 19 people in line to use the bathroom.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

I want to do this sometime. But I don’t like soft drinks. Not seeing any upside.

is there anyone under the age of 30 in the jury pool?

 

[BeTheMatch]

The inevitable fight over the thermostat has ensued. On one side, the Menopausal Grandmas have forced open the windows and stripped down to their slips. On the other side, the Thinning Grandpas have put on their mittens and scarves and are trying to start a fire with folding chairs.

 

[BeTheMatch]

I want to do this sometime. But I don’t like soft drinks. Not seeing any upside.

is there anyone under the age of 30 in the jury pool?

I'd guess 4 or 5.

 

[Zow]

It's 9:08 local time. We all got here at 8 o'clock. So 68 minutes into this, there are currently 19 people in line to use the bathroom.

Yeah, this I can sympathize with. I always feel for the pool because no matter how strict the judge is, how prepared the lawyers are, etc. there's almost always some last minute pretrial issues, negotiations, etc. that stall the start time.

Hang in there. It'll get less boring soon.

 

[Zow]

I want to do this sometime. But I don’t like soft drinks. Not seeing any upside.

is there anyone under the age of 30 in the jury pool?

Sigh.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

What county are you in?

 

[BeTheMatch]

What county are you in?

Yamhill, OR

 

[BeTheMatch]

I'm going to be on trial myself shortly...

Woman next to me just started a cel phone conversation on speakerphone.

 

[Zow]

I'm going to be on trial myself shortly...

Woman next to me just started a cel phone conversation on speakerphone.

Strike for cause

 

[BeTheMatch]

Why do so many old people find it necessary to strike up conversations with strangers?

 

[Cowboysfan8]

We aren’t allowed to take our phones in the courthouse here. Be happy you have that

 

[BeTheMatch]

Suspenders: "What's yer name, young feller?"

Me: "Just don't."

 

[Zow]

Why do so many old people find it necessary to strike up conversations with strangers?

You are literally doing the same thing - just on a messageboard.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Why do so many old people find it necessary to strike up conversations with strangers?

You are literally doing the same thing - just on a messageboard.

QUIETLY!!!

 

[BeTheMatch]

Menopausal Gma: "Oh, goodness gracious, there's only one Mr. Pibb left. Who wants it?"

 

[E Street Brat]

It's 9:08 local time. We all got here at 8 o'clock. So 68 minutes into this, there are currently 19 people in line to use the bathroom.

It's all the free soft drinks.

 

[Drunken knight]

@Nathan R. Jessep

Can you handle the truth?

 

[BeTheMatch]

The inevitable fight over the thermostat has ensued. On one side, the Menopausal Grandmas have forced open the windows and stripped down to their slips. On the other side, the Thinning Grandpas have put on their mittens and scarves and are trying to start a fire with folding chairs.

The Grandmas have won. I can see my breath in here now. The Grandpas are talking about making a recon trip to the basement to see if they can find any hot water bottles.

 

[Drunken knight]

The inevitable fight over the thermostat has ensued. On one side, the Menopausal Grandmas have forced open the windows and stripped down to their slips. On the other side, the Thinning Grandpas have put on their mittens and scarves and are trying to start a fire with folding chairs.

The Grandmas have won. I can see my breath in here now. The Grandpas are talking about making a recon trip to the basement to see if they can find any hot water bottles.

Can you start filming Cocoon 3?

 

[BeTheMatch]

The inevitable fight over the thermostat has ensued. On one side, the Menopausal Grandmas have forced open the windows and stripped down to their slips. On the other side, the Thinning Grandpas have put on their mittens and scarves and are trying to start a fire with folding chairs.

The Grandmas have won. I can see my breath in here now. The Grandpas are talking about making a recon trip to the basement to see if they can find any hot water bottles.

Can you start filming Cocoon 3?

They won't give up, and they won't ever die.

 

[ChiefD]

Are you allowed to charge your phone? Did you bring a charger?

 

[BeTheMatch]

Are you allowed to charge your phone? Did you bring a charger?

I'm the only one in here without a flip phone.

Here we go... Headed to courtroom

 

[BeTheMatch]

Are you allowed to charge your phone? Did you bring a charger?

I'm the only one in here without a flip phone.

Here we go... Headed to courtroom

FALSE ALARM!! What is this nonsense now? They only called out 6-8 random numbers to go to court room. I guess that makes sense. You can't send all of us in there at once.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Three groups have now made it to the other side. And here I sit, with my gavel in my hand.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

have they asked any questions of you? or will that be in the courtroom?

 

[BeTheMatch]

have they asked any questions of you? or will that be in the courtroom?

That's in court room. And we lose our phones once we get there.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Four groups have now gone. I can't imagine I'll even get to voir dire now. Son of a...

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Do they have CNN on in the waiting room? They did when I was last on jury duty, and it was unbearable to watch.

 

[FBG26]

Pros: Free soft drinks

Cons: Everything else

Additional pro: Doing your civic duty because you may be tasked to make an important decision which directly impacts at least one, if not multiple, life/lives.

Yeah, yeah, counselor.

There are about 80 people in the pool. 12 of us will be picked for a two-day criminal trial. Voir dire to begin imminently. Supposedly.

Trying to decide if I should answer in a way to guarantee I won't get picked - but then have to come back - or go for it and be done in two days.

"I believe the constitution says you are guilty until proven innocent" oughta do it.

 

[The Commish]

I was called to jury duty a couple months ago. There was a civil trial and a criminal trial scheduled to begin that week. After listening to others in the jury pool converse at different points through lunch, all I could think about was how screwed the people involved in the cases were going to be.

 

[Zegras11]

Why do so many old people find it necessary to strike up conversations with strangers?

You are literally doing the same thing - just on a messageboard.

QUIETLY!!!

why are you shouting then?

 

[Drunken knight]

Pros: Free soft drinks

Cons: Everything else

Additional pro: Doing your civic duty because you may be tasked to make an important decision which directly impacts at least one, if not multiple, life/lives.

Yeah, yeah, counselor.

There are about 80 people in the pool. 12 of us will be picked for a two-day criminal trial. Voir dire to begin imminently. Supposedly.

Trying to decide if I should answer in a way to guarantee I won't get picked - but then have to come back - or go for it and be done in two days.

"I believe the constitution says you are guilty until proven innocent" oughta do it.

"I've never liked those kind of people."

 

[E Street Brat]

This thread is more boring than sitting on a jury-selection pole.

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[Zow]

Menopausal Gma: "Oh, goodness gracious, there's only one Mr. Pibb left. Who wants it?"

That's so on point for every grandmother ever.

 

[Zow]

Are you allowed to charge your phone? Did you bring a charger?

I'm the only one in here without a flip phone.

Here we go... Headed to courtroom

FALSE ALARM!! What is this nonsense now? They only called out 6-8 random numbers to go to court room. I guess that makes sense. You can't send all of us in there at once.

Right. Covid likely changed this process in your jurisdiction.