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I've just finished my 2 week period of Jury duty. I really enjoyed the experience of actually being in a court room. I'd love to hear other members experiences.
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Guilty or not guilty?
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Jamez wrote:Guilty or not guilty?
Not Guilty.
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Out of interest, what are the arrangements for getting paid when you're on jury duty? Does your employer have to keep paying you or do you get paid by the legal system?
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rob wrote:
Jamez wrote:Guilty or not guilty?
Not Guilty.
What was the crime?

If the trial lasted a fortnight, it must have been pretty serious.
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Jamez wrote:
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Jamez wrote:Guilty or not guilty?
Not Guilty.
What was the crime?

If the trial lasted a fortnight, it must have been pretty serious.
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That's still quite a long trial, although if it was in the US it would've lasted at least 3 months, they are notoriously slow!
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StuartPlymouth wrote:That's still quite a long trial, although if it was in the US it would've lasted at least 3 months, they are notoriously slow!
Japan is even longer, it can take up to six months or more for a case that may take 1-2 months over here
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StuartPlymouth wrote:That's still quite a long trial, although if it was in the US it would've lasted at least 3 months, they are notoriously slow!
There were a lot of legal issues that needed clearing up. We had long periods of time when we weren't actually in court, and trust me, that's the most boring thing about it.
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I'd love to do jury duty one day.
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Never been on jury duty, but have observed a trial as part of professional training. Mine was murder, guilty.

It would be a great experience to be on duty, I must be one of the few people who are looking forward to recieving a summons!
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