Jury Duty

[CrysG]

I've got a question about jury duty. My husband has jury duty and it says he HAS to wear a jacket and tie. He was going to wear dress paints and a polo(what he normally wears to work). Clay just says normal business attire. 

What does someone wear to jury duty in Duval? Does it matter?

[Charles Hunter]

If the summons says "coat and tie" - I would recommend "coat and tie".  Not sure what they do if you show up "inappropriately dressed" though.

Be sure to use the jury parking near the stadium - it's on the east side, near the WJCT entrance.

[CrysG]

That was my concern. With temps in the high 90's(even with the shuttle) it seem ridiculous to have people walking around in a jacket and tie. Also what if you don't have either? Seems like your limiting jurors to those who can afford a jacket and tie.

[Charles Hunter]

Those summons usually come at least a couple weeks in advance, you could call the Clerk of the Court and ask.

Unless he has to report in the morning.

[thekillingwax]

Almost no one wears a shirt and tie. I went back in 11/07. I had to work the night before so I'd be damned if I was going to go home and get re-dressed for it so I went in my work clothes.

Also the thing about the "absolutely no electronics" was crap too. I was a good boy and left my zune and ds in the car and every other person there had their ipods and cellphones.

Wasn't all bad though, I did find my fiance there.

[Charles Hunter]

Wasn't all bad though, I did find my fiance there.

Was she the defendant, or an attorney? 

[just kidding, killingwax, so don't become killingcharles!]

[thekillingwax]

Hah, if she was the defendant, that'd make an even better story. But no, she was another juror. I got pegged for grand jury tryouts, thank god I dodged that ball.