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Post by mohs on Jul 3, 2017 22:35:51 GMT -5
adios !
Of course it doesn’t force a person perjure themselves But why put it in there if there not serious about wanting honest answers ?
I was just wondering if this is new way of picking jurors?
If it is --I’m not sure it’s the best way I would think that it would generate a lot of dishonesty the best I can tell-- most people hate jury duty. and try to avoid it
So that why I’m taking it seriously and so are they by asking the recipient to sign under penalty of perjury
I don’t see how you read it any other way
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Post by bearcat78 on Jul 3, 2017 23:07:18 GMT -5
adios ! Of course it doesn’t force a person perjure themselves But why put it in there if there not serious about wanting honest answers ? I was just wondering if this is new way of picking jurors? If it is --I’m not sure it’s the best way I would think that it would generate a lot of dishonesty the best I can tell-- most people hate jury duty. and try to avoid it So that why I’m taking it seriously and so are they by asking the recipient to sign under penalty of perjury I don’t see how you read it any other way Personally, I think you have brought up something very important. So much so that i am a long time lurker that likes to look at cool rocks to register and reply. You shared 3 questions about the last book read, tv shows watched, and bumper stickers on your car. How do any of those have any bearing on how you would be a juror on a case? my last book: the last hunger games tvshows watched : walking dead, and master chef junior bumpersticker: A little cartoon fly from the bug-a-salt I got for christmas Based on those three things I probably sound like a psychopath
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Post by bearcat78 on Jul 4, 2017 0:45:24 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 I should have added a sarcasm tag. My deepest apologies. Wow.
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Post by mohs on Jul 4, 2017 1:50:53 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. I agree bearcat That seem like a better way to question prospective jurors As opposed to some of these invasive question on my questionnaire. I’ve heard they asked people about websites they visited. I don’t think that one is on mine But I do think your above question would elicit less guardedness, make citizens more open to the system, which the court system is having difficult time filling and probably get a better quality of participants. Ed
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Post by mohs on Jul 4, 2017 1:56:17 GMT -5
OK --I over reacted to an extent. But from the response and number of hits on this thread I think its been a real informative. So far we’ve kept the personal attacks to a minimum. It’s a start! I’ve done a bit more research I really believe that many here would balk & find this questionnaire invasive and an infringement of privacy Supposedly it is done to hasten the selection process. That may be. Jury duty is an important civic responsibility worth defending. I like the idea of being judge by peers…mostly Being evasive on the questions or not answering what I don’t like may be a bad strategy. Most likely the judge or the lawyers would confront you face to face with those questions one avoids. Honesty is probably the best policy Which everyone here agrees with. It coming your way-- I am a test subject
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jul 4, 2017 3:10:23 GMT -5
From what I have seen of congressional hearings and such, 'I don't recall' is a valid answer to anything you don't want to answer. I doubt they are going to waste resources on hunting you down and forcing an answer. Hell, sending it back at all just might make you the responsible type they are looking for in a jury member.
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Post by aDave on Jul 4, 2017 10:40:47 GMT -5
Different issue altogether. Background questions for employment don't equate to a jury demographic questionnaire. Dave I should have added a sarcasm tag. My deepest apologies. Wow. No need for an apology...I was only making a simple statement. If you though I was somehow attacking, sorry you took it that way - that was not my intent. Regards. Dave
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2017 10:47:15 GMT -5
I just shitcan that stuff.....
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 4, 2017 12:32:55 GMT -5
Most unsolicited stuff with pre-stamped return envelopes is sent back with their forms ripped up and enough stuff added to make it weigh over an ounce, so they get it with postage due. Seems to stop a lot of the junk mail... As for the jury thing, you are not required to answer anything you don't want to, and sending it back with that explanation is not a violation of any law.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2017 13:51:38 GMT -5
Most unsolicited stuff with pre-stamped return envelopes is sent back with their forms ripped up and enough stuff added to make it weigh over an ounce, so they get it with postage due. Seems to stop a lot of the junk mail... As for the jury thing, you are not required to answer anything you don't want to, and sending it back with that explanation is not a violation of any law. I used to do that. But, it took to much work sometimes.... Lol
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Post by mohs on Jul 4, 2017 13:56:29 GMT -5
Hey Lee your right about not having to answer the questions. But I suppose they have a right to question why in the Voir dire ha ha
Not trying to make a big deal out of it it amount to nothing in the long course of events
I look forward to answering honestly and being called actually they have indicated the case in this document I’ll be called for so I'll give it my best shot as my civic duty
once again I was just wondering if this was new process for selection? I'm assuming it is --for specific cases it may speed the process...
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Post by aDave on Jul 4, 2017 14:35:26 GMT -5
once again I was just wondering if this was new process for selection? I'm assuming it is --for specific cases it may speed the process... It is probably as you stated - a process for specific cases. In my experience, questionnaires are done in high profile, newsworthy, or sensitive cases. And, if I was a betting man, since you stated this was a "harrassment" type case, it is probably a civil case with lots at stake ($$$). It is simply too costly to produce questionnaires for the run-of-the-mill cases. You have to remember that the science behind jury selection is big business, and the top consultants make big bucks. Much time is spent to craft questionnaires so jurors are screened appropriately. The court probably sent out hundreds of those specific to that case. If you get selected, you'll still end up in a courtroom with attorneys being able to question you further and about the answers you provided. All the questionnaire does is to help streamline things and bring in a more qualified jury pool. Again, I've never seen questionnaires completed outside of courtroom. Obviously, as illustrated by your circumstance, it apparently happens. Dave
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Post by geezer on Jul 6, 2017 13:41:51 GMT -5
Wow never had that happen when I went on jury duty. Would seem to be a great opportunity if one did not feel like serving. I freaking gar on tee that if you answered the three questions: Book: Turner Diaries, Guns Magazine TV programs: Cops, CSI, FOX news Bumper sticker: Rebel flag, Molan Labe, and NRA Defense attorney would take one look and yore outta there....Mel There's a better way out of jury duty. Just ask them to define "Jury Clemency" for you!
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