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How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

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justme1
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How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

Im so upset, my DH had postponed his call in about 6 months ago and now recieved a summons to call in and find out where he has to serve...
Its the week before im sopposed to leave for vegas!!!! Im so upset..

How long do these things usually go on for?
TIA

Posted 3/8/06 8:47 PM
 
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Redhead
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

ranges...
My friend was on one for over 2 weeks

Posted 3/8/06 8:49 PM
 

justme1
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

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Posted 3/8/06 9:06 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

Do you guys already have tickets and reservations? Will they dismiss him because of that? I thought they used to - if someone already had set travel plans.

Posted 3/8/06 9:07 PM
 

Redhead
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

Posted by mrswask

Do you guys already have tickets and reservations? Will they dismiss him because of that? I thought they used to - if someone already had set travel plans.


i am wondering the same thing

he should try asking about this

OR making a good case why he should be dismissed

Posted 3/8/06 9:09 PM
 

justme1
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

He was taking a vacation week to watch our 2 year old while I took my 10 year old away to visit a friend in vegas..

You think he could get out of it at the courthouse if I was going away and he had to care for our child. Their is nobody else to watch him.. if hes there more then 9 days I would have to cancel.

Im so upset.. we had so many fun things planned!

Message edited 3/8/2006 9:11:36 PM.

Posted 3/8/06 9:10 PM
 

Stacey1403
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

I think if you can prove you are going away and that he would be the primary caregiver he may be able to postpone again. I am not 100% thoughChat Icon

Posted 3/8/06 9:12 PM
 

justme1
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

I think they give u an opportunity to excuse yourself at the courthouse.. maybe I should send him in with my plane ticket..

Posted 3/8/06 9:14 PM
 

mrswask
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

I know there is something about having a young child at home and being the caregiver and not having any one else to watch the child. He should try that - you wouldn't be lying. He just needs to say that his wife has to go away, tickets have already been purchased, and that he specifically took off work to watch his child - no one else can do it!

Posted 3/8/06 9:16 PM
 

justme1
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

Thanks ladies... we'll give that a try..
Or at least hope it doesn't last long.

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Posted 3/8/06 9:18 PM
 

Stacey1403
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

Ohhh I just remembered, I had three girls at my job all called for Jury Duty within a week of each other and they all had a # they could call to ask questions. See if there is a # you can call.

Posted 3/8/06 9:21 PM
 

justme1
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

I see a general information number.. I'll try it tomorrow..
Thanks

Posted 3/8/06 9:33 PM
 

Jessica
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

Jury duty ranges from 1 day to a couple of months.

When I first got there last week we were all in a big room. There was this guy who already postponed it 3 times and was there to postpone it again so maybe he can ask to do that.

Also there were a couple of people with plane tickets and reservations so I'm assuming they were also asking to be excused so tell him to definitely bring your plane ticket.

He might have a really good case too because of the caregiver circumstance. I know you're excused if you work under 20 hours and have kids. But you're going away and he's the only one able to tak care of your 2 year old.

Good luck with everything!

Posted 3/8/06 9:33 PM
 

My2Boys
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

Posted by IslandGrl

He was taking a vacation week to watch our 2 year old while I took my 10 year old away to visit a friend in vegas..

You think he could get out of it at the courthouse if I was going away and he had to care for our child. Their is nobody else to watch him.. if hes there more then 9 days I would have to cancel.

Im so upset.. we had so many fun things planned!



I was just excused last week b/c I'm a SAHM. I had to send in their birth certificates and I included a note that I'm their primary caregiver and we have no one else to watch them.

Posted 3/8/06 10:03 PM
 

justme1
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Re: How long does Jury Duty usually run for??

Posted by My2Boys

Posted by IslandGrl

He was taking a vacation week to watch our 2 year old while I took my 10 year old away to visit a friend in vegas..

You think he could get out of it at the courthouse if I was going away and he had to care for our child. Their is nobody else to watch him.. if hes there more then 9 days I would have to cancel.

Im so upset.. we had so many fun things planned!



I was just excused last week b/c I'm a SAHM. I had to send in their birth certificates and I included a note that I'm their primary caregiver and we have no one else to watch them.



well thats how I once got out of it too.. because Im a SAHM...I dont know if my vacation time will excuse him though..
Thanks

Posted 3/8/06 10:07 PM
 
 

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