OT - Getting out of Jury Duty

"Sarah Vaughan" wrote in message
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In message mLUbd.48$fP3.3@trndny05, firedancer623
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Is it possible? Any good tips how? I got a questionnaire which basically
qualified me with a note saying something along the lines of "you will be
summoned within the next year" My husband works 40 miles away, I have no
childcare (all family lives hours away) and all my usual baby sitters
either
work or are in school all day. Oh, and Im still nursing Xander. Right on
the
questionnaire it said that needing childcare, transportation or work
reasons
did not qualify to reject you. What crap!!!

I really really don't want to serve but if I get summoned, I will do
whatever I can to NOT serve. Please no reponses how it's my duty as a US
citizen, heh, I've wanted to leave this country for years now (can't
convince dh)

As luck would have it, I was reading a link about this the other day
(specifically about the b'feeding issue, not so much the childcare issue,
but you might find it helpful). See
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/jury-duty.html.


All the best,

Sarah

Thank you! That was very helpful and interesting

Most states allow an extension automatically if you are nursing Call the
jury people and ask!

--
Sabine
(It worked for me in CA!)

"firedancer623" wrote in message
news:mLUbd.48$fP3.3@trndny05...
Is it possible? Any good tips how? I got a questionnaire which basically
qualified me with a note saying something along the lines of "you will be
summoned within the next year" My husband works 40 miles away, I have no
childcare (all family lives hours away) and all my usual baby sitters
either
work or are in school all day. Oh, and Im still nursing Xander. Right on
the
questionnaire it said that needing childcare, transportation or work
reasons
did not qualify to reject you. What crap!!!

I really really don't want to serve but if I get summoned, I will do
whatever I can to NOT serve. Please no reponses how it's my duty as a US
citizen, heh, I've wanted to leave this country for years now (can't
convince dh)

Thanks,

Kari
mom to Kaylie, Noah and Xander

Please no reponses how it's my duty as a US
citizen, heh, I've wanted to leave this country for years now (can't
convince dh)

Thanks,

Kari
mom to Kaylie, Noah and Xander

Where would you rather live and why? Just curious. I have a friend who
moved to Turkey and said she would not want to move back to the United
States of America.

~Carol Ann

"Carol Ann" wrote in message
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Please no reponses how it's my duty as a US
citizen, heh, I've wanted to leave this country for years now (can't
convince dh)

Thanks,

Kari
mom to Kaylie, Noah and Xander

Where would you rather live and why? Just curious. I have a friend who
moved to Turkey and said she would not want to move back to the United
States of America.

Canada. It would be fairly easy for us to relocate as we only live 2 hours
from Niagara Falls, 3 hrs from Toronto - which is basically where we'd go.
My husband would get a transfer working at another power plant directly
across the Lake from where he now works. Comparable pay based on cost of
living would make it feasible for us to pick up and go.

I am not real happy with the Bush administration and what direction this
country has been taking, or where it is headed. I've said several times that
if Kerry doesn't get elected, Im moving. Not totally serious but not totally
joking either. I just dont feel like I belong here. I dont have a great
(basically,none) sense of patriotism, and being a Navy wife for several
years did nothing but make me feel even more negative about the whole thing.

I hope that helps answer your question

Kari


~Carol Ann

"firedancer623" wrote in message news:mLUbd.48$fP3.3@trndny05...
Is it possible? Any good tips how? I got a questionnaire which basically
qualified me with a note saying something along the lines of "you will be
summoned within the next year" My husband works 40 miles away, I have no
childcare (all family lives hours away) and all my usual baby sitters either
work or are in school all day. Oh, and Im still nursing Xander. Right on the
questionnaire it said that needing childcare, transportation or work reasons
did not qualify to reject you. What crap!!!

I really really don't want to serve but if I get summoned, I will do
whatever I can to NOT serve. Please no reponses how it's my duty as a US
citizen, heh, I've wanted to leave this country for years now (can't
convince dh)

Thanks,

Kari
mom to Kaylie, Noah and Xander

Kari,
There is a HUGE website that provides helpful information regarding
Jury Duty for anyone in your situation.
The URL of the "Family Friendly Jury Duty" site is:

http://www.familyfriendlyjuryduty.org

This is a comprehensive website that has among other things:
- What to do when called for Jury Duty and have no one to care for
your kids.
- A listing of states that excuse SAH parents/guardians from jury
duty
- Outlines the process on how to change the jury duty laws in your
state
- How to report misconduct by a judge or court worker

Good luck!

I am not real happy with the Bush administration and what direction this
country has been taking, or where it is headed. I've said several times
that
if Kerry doesn't get elected, Im moving. Not totally serious but not
totally
joking either. I just dont feel like I belong here. I dont have a great
(basically,none) sense of patriotism, and being a Navy wife for several
years did nothing but make me feel even more negative about the whole
thing.

I hope that helps answer your question

Kari

Completely. Thanks.

~Carol Ann

I've said several times that if Kerry doesn't get elected, Im moving.
Kari


I hope you're packed - lol