[CassieInVa]

I've been called for Jury Duty in June. It is in Bushnell, FL. I don't drive, but my husband can take me. My question is: I could be there an hour or 8 hours on any given day, depending on how things go.

There are no cell phones allowed in the Court House. How do I let my husband know when I'm ready? He will not know whether to hang out and wait or go home and come back. Will they hold my cell phone and give it back when I come out?

Anyone else have to deal with this? I really don't mind this duty, but I have to say I wish it wasn't 30 minutes away. Thanks!

[villagetinker]

Call the court house, and ask them if they have a phone you can use to call Hubby, or if they can arrange transportation.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Call the court house, and ask them if they have a phone you can use to call Hubby, or if they can arrange transportation.

You can leave the cell phone in your car and then call him.

You will have to tell me if they still have the coffee pot that sounds like a moaning dog. I had Jury Duty in May 19, 2014. We sat in a pool for a few hours waiting for the Judge to work things out with the defense team and saved me potentially a 16 week Jury Trial. The person plead guilty.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

You can leave the cell phone in your car and then call him.

That won't work, because she said she doesn't drive...and her husband will have the car.

I think there has to be public phones somewhere, so the OP shouldn't have a problem calling her husband when she is finished.

My jury duty a few years ago consisted of sitting around for a few hours on Monday, the judge coming in and saying that all the cases had been adjudicated that were lined up for the week and... "thanks for doing your duty, see ya later."


Based on my experience and friends that have mentioned the same happened to them (dismissed early on Monday), I would advise the hubby to go have a long breakfast and at least wait until noon...to see if CassieInVa calls him early.

[Taltarzac725]

Dumb answer on my part. Sorry.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Dumb answer on my part. Sorry.

Don't give it a second thought...we all do it.

[Sandtrap328]

If you are 70 or older, you can get a waiver from jury duty.

They do not provide transportation services.

Call the clerk's office, tell them you do not have any transportation and you will be excused.

[jnieman]

Probably the clerk at the desk will have a phone you can use, but call and ask

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by CassieInVa

I've been called for Jury Duty in June. It is in Bushnell, FL. I don't drive, but my husband can take me. My question is: I could be there an hour or 8 hours on any given day, depending on how things go.

There are no cell phones allowed in the Court House. How do I let my husband know when I'm ready? He will not know whether to hang out and wait or go home and come back. Will they hold my cell phone and give it back when I come out?

Anyone else have to deal with this? I really don't mind this duty, but I have to say I wish it wasn't 30 minutes away. Thanks!

Maybe cell phones are allowed, but must be turned off while in the Court House.

[BobandMary]

Call the number on the postcard or letter you received. They can provide info. There is also a "jury manager" that is wonderful and always available to help.

[CassieInVa]

The paperwork states that cell phones are not allowed in the courthouse.

I will just have my husband hang out for a few hours that first day.

Thanks everyone!

[TheDude]

Just go day one and tell them you will find anyone guilt, no matter why. When they ask, you tell them that the police are always right so why shouldn't I find them guilty.

You will be home by end of day

[Kahuna32162]

I was recently called for jury duty in Marion county and went to the courthouse in Ocala. Approx 250 people were in the jury holding room and we were allowed to have cell phones there. You can not take your cell phones into the courtroom if you are selected and they will confiscate them and return them after your service. BTW, got there at 8:15a and we were all released by 11a. Be sure to call the number the night before to make sure they still need you.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Kahuna32162

I was recently called for jury duty in Marion county and went to the courthouse in Ocala. Approx 250 people were in the jury holding room and we were allowed to have cell phones there. You can not take your cell phones into the courtroom if you are selected and they will confiscate them and return them after your service. BTW, got there at 8:15a and we were all released by 11a. Be sure to call the number the night before to make sure they still need you.

This is Sumter County she is going to. And when I was there they do not allow cell phones in the building.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by TheDude

Just go day one and tell them you will find anyone guilt, no matter why. When they ask, you tell them that the police are always right so why shouldn't I find them guilty.

You will be home by end of day

Either that or bring in 40 feet of one inch rope and tell them you're there to save taxpayers money and I don't believe they'll ask you to come back!