I just got the questionnaire last week and will know in the coming days whether I am selected to be a juror. As a Canadian citizen, this is an obligatory service from which there is no escape lest the circumstances are inevitable to prevent jury duty. Will keep you posted.
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Posted on: 14-09-08 22:06:46
Any idea how they choose people?
I am very interested in being called for Jury duty. From the movies that I have seen, it is a very exiting tem. job with food, travel allowance, free stays in hotels (for complex cases) etc...
As i have read in CNN in Simpson case and all, they advertised jury duty and people interested mailed their resume / questioanre filled in and then the lawyers choose the jury which was approved by the judge.
Peace
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Originally posted by tamilkuravan
Any idea how they choose people?
I am very interested in being called for Jury duty. From the movies that I have seen, it is a very exiting tem. job with food, travel allowance, free stays in hotels (for complex cases) etc...
As i have read in CNN in Simpson case and all, they advertised jury duty and people interested mailed their resume / questioanre filled in and then the lawyers choose the jury which was approved by the judge.
Peace
That type of Jury duty is only possible in Hollywood Movies. You don't get any perks here while serving as Juror, though you will get your salary from your employer. Only during final Deliberations you will be getting food and accommodations because you are not allowed to leave the court house and will not be allowed to keep any contact with outside world till Jury reach the verdict.-----------------------------------------------------------------
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It is a common misconception that law requires employers to pay for the jury duty time off...... fact is law just requires employers to give time off ... employer is not obligated to pay for it... though generally employer do pay for jury duty time off
check this link
http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/courts/jury/juryduty.asp
excerpts...
"2. What do I do about my job?
Employers are required by law to allow employees time off for jury duty. If your absence would cause serious hardship to your employer, please contact the court office.
3. Does my employer have to pay me during jury duty?
The law does not require employers to pay your salary during jury duty, but some employers have an arrangement to pay your salary. You should speak with your employer to determine the arrangements at your place of employment.
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