Comments on: Juror #7 Reporting for Duty

By: Evelyn Preston

Evelyn Preston — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:02:37 +0000

My Santa Clara county jury case got the bugger!! But what a marvelous experience with much “due process” along the way… and a friendship of sorts among jurors. So I organized a bbq and ball game at San Jose Giants park to celebrate the finale of our civic duty. Delightful experience all the way around… with a bad guy off the streets…

By: Ernie Rideout

Ernie Rideout — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:06:43 +0000

Thanks for your excellent assessment of the jury experience! I was called at the same time, and I was in the basement when you were there! My group got sent out first, so that’s probably why I didn’t hear your name. I had exactly the same experience (we acquitted, however, as we couldn’t be certain beyond a reasonable doubt about the possession charge), our jury members were very attentive, thoughtful, and committed. The judge was very warm, clear, and he kept us informed about what was happening. All of us on our jury went away with just about the same feeling as you describe. Thanks for putting it into pixels!

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:05:11 +0000

I served on a jurya and learned a lot–about human nature, theater, the importance of appearance and general prejudices. Yes. It’s an importan experience.

By: Geri Kennedy

Geri Kennedy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:29:28 +0000

I served on a rape trial for most of May of this year. Although the topic was difficult to hear and see at times, it was an excellent experience. The judge was great, keeping everyone in line and our jury was amazing. I was so impressed with the care given during the jury deliberations. It restored my faith in our system of justice!

By: Mark Mervich

Mark Mervich — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:16:20 +0000

I was called for the Scott Petterson trial. Wow, they were very accommodating and let anyone go who requested it. I look forward to being on a jury–after I have retired.
Mark