New Posts For Thread: Jury Dutyhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-dutyI did mine back in the 70's...Pretty much a none event, as we just had a drink driver with a ridiculous defence and, after being sent home on the first day, due to the previous case over running,it was all over in a couple of hours.Reason for me on tAfter an arduous and upsetting three weeks my D.I.L. was back in for a second case the day after!I only got one case, which was over in a couple of hours!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551943369#551943369After an arduous and upsetting three weeks my D.I.L. was back in for a second case the day after!I only got one case, which was over in a couple of hours!Fri, 19 May 2017 02:58:49 -0500We were given paper and biros to take notes. My last jury duty was 4 years ago, probably still do.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551943155#551943155We were given paper and biros to take notes. My last jury duty was 4 years ago, probably still do.Fri, 19 May 2017 01:55:20 -0500Do jurors take notes or are you expected to remember everything that has been said?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551943113#551943113Do jurors take notes or are you expected to remember everything that has been said?Fri, 19 May 2017 01:31:37 -0500Done 3 lots of jury service over the years. Sat on about 8 or 9 cases, some serious offences, child abuse, gbh, robbery.As has been said, some don't take much interest and go with the flow. Found it a heavy experience, and unfortunately we found onehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551941443#551941443Done 3 lots of jury service over the years. Sat on about 8 or 9 cases, some serious offences, child abuse, gbh, robbery.As has been said, some don't take much interest and go with the flow. Found it a heavy experience, and unfortunately we found oneThu, 18 May 2017 17:41:32 -0500BBC : (not a woman)The case against a second man - Dempsey Pattison, 22, from Leeds, - who was also charged with murdering Mr Laskaris was discharged in February.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551941057#551941057BBC : (not a woman)The case against a second man - Dempsey Pattison, 22, from Leeds, - who was also charged with murdering Mr Laskaris was discharged in February.Thu, 18 May 2017 16:55:33 -0500What about the 22 year old female co-accussed ?.http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2016-11-27/two-charged-with-hyde-park-murder/https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551941049#551941049What about the 22 year old female co-accussed ?.http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2016-11-27/two-charged-with-hyde-park-murder/Thu, 18 May 2017 16:53:35 -0500My stomach is similar but I find drinking helps. When i did it i went to the pub at lunchtime and spent the rest of the afternoon trying to stay awake.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551940717#551940717My stomach is similar but I find drinking helps. When i did it i went to the pub at lunchtime and spent the rest of the afternoon trying to stay awake.Thu, 18 May 2017 16:10:23 -0500Only 3 or 4 jurors take an interest in the case and the rest go along with their thoughts.That was my experience both times I was chosen. Sheriffs summing up the most influencing part of the proceedings.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551940691#551940691Only 3 or 4 jurors take an interest in the case and the rest go along with their thoughts.That was my experience both times I was chosen. Sheriffs summing up the most influencing part of the proceedings.Thu, 18 May 2017 16:06:53 -0500My dad was called for service a few months ago but they called him a few weeks before he had to go to say he was no longer needed. On one hand I'd like to do it but on the other hand I'd find it really difficult to sit quietly for hours on end. Myhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551940583#551940583My dad was called for service a few months ago but they called him a few weeks before he had to go to say he was no longer needed. On one hand I'd like to do it but on the other hand I'd find it really difficult to sit quietly for hours on end. MyThu, 18 May 2017 15:52:28 -0500Gallivanter...I did all the Google stuff and the current court sessions but there are 9 courts and she wouldn't even say which one!TC..when I did mine the rest of the jury were were a scruffy bunch of airheads!I was the only one wearing a suit!Anywayhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30873995/jury-duty?post_id=551936819#551936819Gallivanter...I did all the Google stuff and the current court sessions but there are 9 courts and she wouldn't even say which one!TC..when I did mine the rest of the jury were were a scruffy bunch of airheads!I was the only one wearing a suit!AnywayThu, 18 May 2017 09:23:24 -0500