I managed to sneak past jury duty this year. I got a jury summons while Gary and I were in Europe for the week after we got back. Not the best timing, since I have a lot of catching up to do at work. The last time I was called for jury duty I didn't have to go because of the World Trade Center attacks (yes, some people will do anything to get out of jury duty). That was over 3 years ago, and I was beginning to think maybe I was exempt because of the stress I endured the last time. Admittedly I was in California and not directly affected, but the ways of the jury selection process are mysterious.
Anyway, I called last night and was told that I wasn't needed in the morning, but I should call back at lunch time. I did so, and a recorded message told me that not only did they not need me today, but that I was free for an entire year. On top of that, no major buildings in the US were attacked by terrorists today, either.
Posted by Jen at October 7, 2004 04:16 PM