Here’s What Happens If You Ignore Jury Duty
I have a confession to make: I spent the first ten years of my adulthood ignoring all official correspondences from the government, including jury duty notices. I didn’t really consider…
How to Actually Be Chosen for Jury Duty
Photo: Everett Collection (Shutterstock) If you’re trying to get out of jury duty, the world (and Lifehacker) are full of tips and tricks to dissuade both claimants and defendants from…
What Does a Grand Jury Do, Anyway?
Photo: Brian A Jackson (Shutterstock) I have a feeling we’re going to be hearing a lot about grand juries in the coming months. Earlier this week, news broke that the…
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Out of Jury Duty
Few among us are excited to see an envelope in the mail that reads “summons.” Since the jury summons process is designed to be as random as possible, you never…
The Most Common Jury Duty Myths, Debunked
Photo: B.E. Lewis (Shutterstock) When it comes to jury duty, people typically fall into two categories: those who want to avoid it at all costs, and those who can’t wait…