9:00
400 some odd potential jurors assemble. A nice room actually, perfect temperature no one smelly, comfy seats. The movie was not *quite* working but we had a mini lecture about “trusting the jury system.” Fine. Fill out payment form. Wait.
9:15
Buffalo News read. Jen looks around and finds herself in awe of the perfect cross-section on Erie County. Not scary at all in fact! FAITH IN THE SYSTEM! : ) Life is good. Even without coffee.
9:30
Jen gets out the First Amendment textbook and covertly starts highlighting…a random number of names are called over the loud speaker…”these people need to report to the desk” but no one moves. I assume they are the ones now held in contempt for not showing up! We wait. No TV, no radio…just people waiting.
9:50
“All the cases that were scheduled for this week have been settled. We do not need any of you to report today, or for the rest of the week. Your service is complete for the next 8 years. Thank you for coming. If you need a certificate for your employer please come up to the desk.”
Alas. My only chance. Foiled! I think I was the only one who felt bittersweet…oh well.
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