photos by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing:
“The Moultrie Courthouse renovations turned out really nice, at least in the Jury Waiting area.” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I just finished jury duty and several friends and co-workers have also recently received a summons. I know this is anecdotal, but are more folks being asked to do their civic duty lately?” (more…)
Ed. Note: MPD warned of a “Jury Duty Phone Scam” back in March.
“Dear PoPville,
Thought I’d throw this out there. I just received a call from a DC number (202) from a gentlemen claiming to be a DC police officer Andrew L., badge # saying I missed jury duty. Interestingly enough, I was summoned for jury duty in april, then postponed to May, then was told I did not have to report on the date of my service once I registered the night before (followed all protocol). (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I was hoping to crowd source what I’m supposed to do after misplacing my jury summons. I’ve tried calling the Juror office as their website directs me to do in order to find my juror number and reporting date. However, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Always amusing when you get a DC jury summons for someone who has been very dead for at least 12 years (prior owner of my house. Seriously.”
“Dear PoPville,
Anyone have this happen? When I called to get the debit card authorized, the recorded voice tells me the account doesn’t exist (after following the “Please input the number on the card” instruction). Tried to locate customer service – couldn’t. I don’t need the $7 travel stipend, and wasn’t going to authorize anyway, but… (more…)
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Ed. Note: We spoke about Federal Grand Jury experiences here.
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if anyone has any recent experiences with the five week DC Superior Court grand jury service. (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
Victoria writes: “Fencing has been put around the Supreme Court as of May 5th, after the release of the draft Alito memo overturning Roe.” (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Any recent experiences being summoned to federal grand jury? Received my summons this week for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Not talking about petit jury service (one trial) or grand jury service at the DC courts (27 days of service). This is a 6-12 month commitment of 1-2 days a week, with a potential extension of up to 6 months. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I served on a jury for 6 weeks in 2020 and just got a summons to report again for duty. I understand in DC it’s every 2 years, but shouldn’t it be longer for people who actually sat through a trial?“