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re: Why would a jury summons be served in person?

Posted on 12/9/25 at 3:31 pm to
Posted by Dadren
Jawja
Member since Dec 2023
3245 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 3:31 pm to
Is this dependent on population? Meaning if the jurisdiction’s population is small (and they can’t afford for people to fail to show) would they be more likely to serve in-person?

Never knew this was a thing.
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
70018 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 3:34 pm to
i got served 30 yrs ago by both sides in person and was paid i think $30 each time lol
Posted by mthorn2
Planet Louisiana
Member since Sep 2007
1584 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 3:57 pm to
Federal Court.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
72410 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 5:37 pm to
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No, a petit jury is what we normally just call “a jury”.


Let's not be petit about this.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
41015 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 5:47 pm to
They do this in St. Bernard and it’s because 1) people were not showing up and were saying they never got it in mail and 2) that’s believable because mail delivery here is awful
Posted by LSUJML
Central
Member since May 2008
56230 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 6:07 pm to
Is it normal to serve jury duty summons at your job?
Posted by Dixie2023
Member since Mar 2023
5205 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 6:47 pm to
Usually mailed. But one time my husband was served for jury duty.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
122141 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 7:31 pm to
As in to inform them they have jury duty?

That's how its done in Iberville Parish now to prevent people from claiming they never received their letter.
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
27780 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 7:43 pm to
Means they’re screwed. Time for him to craft his “opinions”.
Posted by dazedconfused
Member since Sep 2020
132 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 8:35 pm to
Could be a higher profile criminal trial. The court wants to be sure that there are plenty of jurors since many are likely to be dismissed.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
32875 posts
Posted on 12/9/25 at 8:39 pm to
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Let's not be petit about this.

So, I feel like a dumbass that I didn’t immediately catch the pun

In my defense, it’s generally pronounced pet-it, but still, shame on me
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