re: I was summoned for federal jury duty in New Orleans

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federal jury duty in New Orleans

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How far away do you live?

I was recently called for the grand jury pool in Orleans criminal district court. Because of my number, I was made an alternate and was never called in over the 6 month term

From a work prospective, it would have been a disaster, as it required 2 half day meetings per week. However, from a curiosity standpoint I was kind of disappointed. Would have been interesting. One aspect that was explained in orientation, was that grand jurors have some oversight of the jail and could request an inspection at any time during their term. If seated, I would have exercised my authority just to see that shitshow.

About 10 years ago, I was seated in Orleans on a jury for a drug possession case. One of the other jurors was the son of a high profile personal injury attorney. He was an attorney as well, although not actively practicing law. Both the prosecutor and defense attorney knew his dad, but he was still seated. Case ended in a hung jury. One of the big takeaways is that lunch is a big deal in court. Bailiff was very proud that we could order from Zeas. Said we were lucky because trial/deliberations were essentially a day and and a half, we got two lunches. Bailiff and judge got free lunch as well, so I guess that was part of it.

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Funny how many on here talk tough and criticize (sometimes with reason) our justice system but don’t want to participate when they’re asked to step up

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Should have professional jurors.


Dont need sharqueefa who barely has a ged deciding my future.

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this is putting a big chink in my chain.

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Have your employer write you a letter indicating the importance of your current role in the national security. You will then be granted an extension opportunity to be a juror later. Otherwise health of you or your role as a vital caregiver for your family.

That’s exactly what someone in the mob would say

Tell them you identify as a woman, then throw rocks at them.

Little more than an hour away

My son was summoned for federal grand jury duty. He's a type 1 diabetic and even with doctors excuse they wouldn't dismiss him. He's 22 and was the youngest there, he got picked as an alternate.

Many years ago I went before a district court judge and told him I was a journalist and worked for a local newspaper.

He said, rather sternly, “ good, this is a murder trial and I need smart people. Now go sit down.”

Only thing that got me out of it was they chose a full jury before they called me back up.