LogFAQs > #963296490

I was called four times that I can remember. The first time I had to go the criminal court building in Chicago but didn't know where it was (since I didn't live in Chicago); so had to ask for directions from a mechanic in a garage in Humboldt Park (which isn't a good area in which to ask for directions, I might add). I arrived late; so didn't get picked.

The second time I made it to that same courthouse but didn't get picked because I told them the defendant reminded me of someone I knew who was having drug problems (it was a drug case, btw) at the time. I guess the prosecutor believed that I'd be too sympathetic to the defendant and vice versa.

The third time I opted out due to being the only transport for my physically disabled kid to get to and from school, etc. The first two times there was no kid involved.

The last time that I had jury duty, I was given a number and told to call the court the day before and the day of that duty. Both times I was told that my juror number wasn't being called; so I stayed home for an unpaid day off (I work part-time).