It is currently 28 Mar 2024, 14:29
Talk to an imaginary friend9fingers wrote:I've been summoned to do jury service and I have no acceptable justification to get out of it.
I'm retired and regard it as an infringement on my free time and it will stop me woodworking!
So next line of attack is working out how to behave to minimise my chances of selection.
A "chap in the pub" said turn up in a suit and carry a notebook as the defence lawyers don't want someone who looks efficient or capable.
This might work but I told him that if it doesn't and I then get elected as Foreman of the jury, I will not be a happy bunny
So I'll throw it open to hear your tips for legitimate avoidance and please don't bother writing "Its your Civil Duty....." type comments because I'm not interested.
Cheers
Bob
StevieB wrote:Got any dependents that need care - grandchildren, elderly missus that gets confused with medication and needs your input or has trouble walking/eating/bathing that you need to be there for? Parents that likewise need your care?
Steve
RogerS wrote:Cross dress ?
Rod wrote:If it’s Winchester you could use the Park and Ride at Winchester Village (Romsey Road, Pitt)
Rod
9fingers wrote:
Sadly not Rod. It is the new(ish) court in Southampton at the bottom of the Avenue.
Possibly going to be train/bus into central southampton and walk to the outskirts.
Seems very short sighted for the relocated courts not to have any sensible parking arrangements.
Bob
Rod wrote:Is there free parking at the Common - not too bad a walk from there?
One thing if you are selected, the hours are short, something like 10 till 4 with a longish lunch break.
We are a much more polite group on here - I see the topic has been removed elsewhere .
Rod
Newbie_Neil wrote:Hi Bob,
A lawyer friend of mine says that the certain way to get sent home is to wear a suit and ensure that you have a copy of the Daily Telegraph visible under your arm at all times.
Neil
RogerS wrote:I have visions of...
Bob..Day One
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