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Post by aDave on Jul 3, 2017 12:08:43 GMT -5
mohs, to answer your original question to me, I have never seen a questionnaire like you're describing. Any jury summons I received in my county has a few questions related to hardships/exemptions, but nothing like a 32 question document. Then again, you said it was for Federal Jury service. Don't know if it's a new process or not. Dave
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Post by Tommy on Jul 3, 2017 13:00:19 GMT -5
mohs, to answer your original question to me, I have never seen a questionnaire like you're describing. Any jury summons I received in my county has a few questions related to hardships/exemptions, but nothing like a 32 question document. Then again, you said it was for Federal Jury service. Don't know if it's a new process or not. Dave I served at our county superior court two years ago and questionnaire was given to us on the first day of reporting. Our first job was to sit in the room and answer dozens of questions like these.
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Post by gemfeller on Jul 3, 2017 13:25:16 GMT -5
Mohs, I'm worried about your bumper sticker. "I'd Rather Be Grinding Rocks" could be mistaken by a clerk as "I'd Rather Be Breaking Rocks" which has a certain implication For the past 20 years I've been called every 2 years like clockwork. It's a huge waste of taxpayer and business resources. In my county's Superior Court about 250 people go sit in a big room for hours on end, waiting to be chosen or excused. They have to take time off from work, hire babysitters, find transportation etc. Only a bout 1% is actually chosen. I went deaf like Spiceman about 6 years ago. The last time I was chosen for a jury I had an awful time convincing the overbearing judge I really couldn't hear him or the lawyers. He seemed convinced I was lying and put me through a very embarrassing public spectacle that left me feeling very angry and antagonistic toward the little dictators in black robes who run the courts like their own little kingdoms.
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Post by aDave on Jul 3, 2017 13:49:29 GMT -5
mohs, to answer your original question to me, I have never seen a questionnaire like you're describing. Any jury summons I received in my county has a few questions related to hardships/exemptions, but nothing like a 32 question document. Then again, you said it was for Federal Jury service. Don't know if it's a new process or not. Dave I served at our county superior court two years ago and questionnaire was given to us on the first day of reporting. Our first job was to sit in the room and answer dozens of questions like these. I can see it happening in the jury or court room, but not in advance of showing up.
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Post by bearcat78 on Jul 3, 2017 19:40:01 GMT -5
Howdy All I need some input and advice. I just received in the mail a questionnaire for jury duty from the United States District Courts. It as 32 distinct questions which include: · Last book read · TV shows watched · Bumper sticker on your car Along with other prying questions. Is this normal? Is this how they pick jurors now ? Thanks Ed That sounds really weird. Does is just say US District Court, or have your sub court? like, District court of ohio.. Im just asking cause how you described it, it sounds like some kind of fishing scam. Does it ask for any sensitive info like DOB,SSN, etc?
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Post by aDave on Jul 3, 2017 19:52:29 GMT -5
Howdy All I need some input and advice. I just received in the mail a questionnaire for jury duty from the United States District Courts. It as 32 distinct questions which include: · Last book read · TV shows watched · Bumper sticker on your car Along with other prying questions. Is this normal? Is this how they pick jurors now ? Thanks Ed That sounds really weird. Does is just say US District Court, or have your sub court? like, District court of ohio.. Im just asking cause how you described it, it sounds like some kind of fishing scam. Does it ask for any sensitive info like DOB,SSN, etc? Good point, but the return address should be telling. Federal courts are are weird in and of themselves. First case I ever testified in was in a Federal Court, and it was like church. That's why I couldn't offer an opinion about the process. Anytime I've been in court at the local level, questionnaires were usually done in the jury room or court room. The feds may have an entirely different process. Dave
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Post by mohs on Jul 3, 2017 20:15:06 GMT -5
Howdy All I need some input and advice. I just received in the mail a questionnaire for jury duty from the United States District Courts. It as 32 distinct questions which include: · Last book read · TV shows watched · Bumper sticker on your car Along with other prying questions. Is this normal? Is this how they pick jurors now ? Thanks Ed That sounds really weird. Does is just say US District Court, or have your sub court? like, District court of ohio.. Im just asking cause how you described it, it sounds like some kind of fishing scam. Does it ask for any sensitive info like DOB,SSN, etc? Thanks bearcat !!! That actually an excellent concern In this day and age So many scams But this is highly official 100% for real document I have all the address, names, phone numbers of the officials On the official letter head It came with a self addressed stamp return envelope United States District Court Sandra Day O’Connor Courthouse Suite 100 401 W. Washington St, SPC Phoenix AZ 85003 That’s a definite official address Yep I'm still freaked over filling this out I have time--- I might call and ask if this is the new process ? Let them know my concerns….
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Post by mohs on Jul 3, 2017 20:23:55 GMT -5
I got a question for the members whom have been questioned by the judge & lawyers for jury duty.
Do you recall if it was done under oath? Were responses under penalty of perjury?
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Post by bearcat78 on Jul 3, 2017 20:29:52 GMT -5
Mohs, in my case I was on the back end of considered jurors and all the questions seemed feeling based. Like, how would YOU feel if x did this, Or how do YOU feel about this topic...
Ive never served on a jury, just spent many hours waiting.
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Post by coloradocliff on Jul 3, 2017 20:43:18 GMT -5
I got a question for the members whom have been questioned by the judge & lawyers for jury duty. Do you recall if it was done under oath? Were responses under penalty of perjury? @mohs I think that you care too much and worry way too much. On any answers you don't feel comfortable with, leave it blank or say that you don't feel comfortable answering it. Honesty is best. The lower level clerk will take yours from a pile of a couple ,three hundred, spend 20 seconds looking at it and then on to the next. Stop worrying about it. Do your best, move on and get a good night of sleep. Don't sweat the small stuff brother.
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Post by aDave on Jul 3, 2017 20:44:29 GMT -5
I got a question for the members whom have been questioned by the judge & lawyers for jury duty. Do you recall if it was done under oath? Were responses under penalty of perjury? Jeesuz, Just answer the questions you want to and send it off. It's not a conspiracy. This is really a non-issue. Dave
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Post by bearcat78 on Jul 3, 2017 20:47:13 GMT -5
You should have seen the question list when I applied to Cincinnati PD
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Post by aDave on Jul 3, 2017 20:52:04 GMT -5
You should have seen the question list when I applied to Cincinnati PD Different issue altogether. Background questions for employment don't equate to a jury demographic questionnaire. Dave
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Post by coloradocliff on Jul 3, 2017 20:52:44 GMT -5
You should have seen the question list when I applied to Cincinnati PD Welcome to the forum and I couldn't imagine what is required of a policeofficer these days. Support our police !!
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Post by mohs on Jul 3, 2017 21:22:17 GMT -5
I know its not a conspiracy and yes I am making a big deal out of it Yet know it doesn’t amount to hill of beans Except they want me to sign a document That is under penalty of perjury GEEZ ! 32 stupid prying questions and I could perjure myself over a rock’n bumper sticker I could end up breaking rocks
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Post by aDave on Jul 3, 2017 21:35:52 GMT -5
I know its not a conspiracy and yes I am making a big deal out of it Yet know it doesn’t amount to hill of beans Except they want me to sign a document That is under penalty of perjury GEEZ ! 32 stupid prying questions and I could perjure myself over a rock’n bumper sticker I could end up breaking rocks No...you have 32 questions. Perjury is your choice. Answer the questions truthfully or don't answer them. Done deal. Snowflake much? Dave
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Post by mohs on Jul 3, 2017 21:45:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the snowflake comment Dave but I'm the one who's raising concern and showing resistance
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Post by aDave on Jul 3, 2017 21:52:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the snowflake comment Dave but I'm the one who's raising concern and showing resistance You're making a bigger deal out of this than it is. You somehow feel you're being pressured into perjuring yourself. That's painfully clear based upon some of your replies. The fact is the answering of questions is your decision. No one is twisting your arm to answer any or all questions. You choose the questions you want to answer. There's no penalty for not answering. Resisting? Gimme a break. Answer what you want and send in the questionnaire. The "you did not answer all questions police" will not come knocking at your door. Dave
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Post by mohs on Jul 3, 2017 22:05:25 GMT -5
It’s a official document from the Federal courts It quite explicitly declares That I must complete the multi page questionnaire and return by so & so date And it wants it signed under penalty of perjury I’m not sure what that means to you ? But to me --yes I take it--- seriously And I’ll question it seriously
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Post by aDave on Jul 3, 2017 22:24:37 GMT -5
It’s a official document from the Federal courts It quite explicitly declares That I must complete the multi page questionnaire and return by so & so date And it wants it signed under penalty of perjury I’m not sure what that means to you ? But to me --yes I take it--- seriously And I’ll question it seriously Okay, whatever you say. There is nothing in those instructions that tell you to perjure yourself. Just answer the questions. I can't understand how this can be so difficult. If you're looking to craft answers to simply serve, that's not the object of this exercise. I can't be any more clear. Answer the questions. If you feel your arm is being twisted to answer all of the questions, then answer all of the questions. I say leave answers blank if you're not comfortable with them. I'm beginning to liken this to someone telling you to jump off a bridge, and you feel obligated to do so. Look, I'm not trying to be a jerk (though I can be in some instances). I'm really trying to offer advice, so let's start at the beginning... You received a questionnaire and are not sure how to deal with it. You are not comfortable with some of the questions. As such, you choose to not answer such questions. You're good to go. There is nothing in the document that mandates the answering of all questions. Hell, if you have that much of a problem in dealing with it, just throw it away. Have them prove you even received it. This is not rocket science, but you're making this a far bigger deal than this really is. Oh, and as to the snowflake comment, you lost me at "resistance." That's my bias. Good luck to you. I'm backing out at this point. Dave
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