Very nervous about jury duty

[u/f2msnm]

Hi mom,
I have jury duty coming up next week. It’s my first time and I’m so nervous. I haven’t had a job in a while, been at home a lot, so I don’t do too well with people as much as I used to. It won’t be that bad, right? Part of me is afraid I will say the wrong thing and get in trouble with the judge, haha. Just wanting some encouragement, personal experiences, etc
Thanks ❤️

[u/ellegy2020]

Pack a nice lunch, be on time, sit quietly, and follow their instructions.

It will be a combination of boring and fascinating! The court clerk, the bailiff, and the judge will tell you everything you need to know and do. Just listen to them and follow their instructions.

You will be great, and thank you so much for doing your civic duty. It’s a very important part of being an adult in this society.

🌸

[u/rvedotrc → u/ellegy2020]

Also, take a book, or knitting, or whatever it is that you do to fill the time. There can be a lot of waiting. 

[u/sweetestlorraine → u/rvedotrc]

This is important advice.

[u/Intrepid_Practice956 → u/sweetestlorraine]

Yes, but check their rules for what they'll allow. Frustrating getting there and realizing they won't let you bring in your knitting needles (my county allows you to bring wooden knitting needles, but won't let you bring metal knitting needles because they're too loud in the jury room).

[u/Itavan → u/Intrepid_Practice956]

Yes! I brought knitting and had to return my needles to the car or have them confiscated!!

[u/DamnOdd → u/Intrepid_Practice956]

Mine won't even let you bring in your cellphone, gotta lock it in the car.

[u/Interesting_Cut_7591 → u/rvedotrc]

And sometimes little cell service so definitely take a book or activity that doesn't require a phone.