Posted on Aug 30, 2016
Does being a veteran keep you from serving on a jury?
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I ask because yesterday I was called for jury duty. I was selected to a group of 28 potential jurors who went to a courtroom to be questioned by the judge and lawyers. When questioning revealed that I had served in the military I could see red pens come out on both sides to mark their spreadsheets. Ultimately I wasn't selected, but sure seemed vet status did me in early on in questioning.
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Interesting, been called 4 times, 2 of the times got called in front of the judge and question by lawyers and dismissed both times.
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Gee whiz, I was serving on juries when I was still on active duty! I just asked and my supervisor gave me time off to do so. I even thought to wear my uniform for jury duty, but in the end I just wore a civilian suit.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Now that you mention it I too recall giving personnel time off when called for jury duty. Don't remember that any were actually selected to serve on a jury though.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen - I served on a couple that went to trial while I was on active duty. Guess I was just lucky or something! :-)
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I honestly can't believe this. We, as service members, have a stronger sense of knowledge and common sense.
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
I agree, but based on many of the responses I've come to think knowledge and common sense aren't necessarily what lawyers are looking for during the jury selection process.
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