[blindlaw] Jury Duty in Virginia
Gerard Sadlier
gerard.sadlier at gmail.com
Sun Aug 26 04:00:21 UTC 2012
Surely this is part of what it means to be a full citizen? Something I
have the luxury of saying, since as a lawyer anyway, I can never serve
on a jury regardless.
On 8/26/12, Daniel McBride <dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Hello Colleagues:
>
> I am curious about something. Being blind, I certainly understand the need
> for us to seek equality and to protect our rights against discrimination in
> areas of material relevance to our daily lives.
>
> What I do not understand is why a blind person would seek to invoke the
> power of the state to intervene in matters of little relevance in our lives
> just because they can.
>
> We live in a world where invoking the interference of the state is not
> always a desirable end. That is to say, be careful what you ask for, you
> just might get it.
>
> Dan McBride
> Fort Worth
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Rob Tabor
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 11:41 PM
> To: cbrown at actionfund.org; 'Blind Law Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Jury Duty in Virginia
>
> Hello colleagues,
>
> Mr. Brown's posting piqued my curiosity because our Kansas state affiliate
> passed a resolution at our 2011 state affiliate convention calling on the
> KS
> bar and bench to enact policies to discourage discrimination against the
> blind in the jury selection process. If possible I would like to locate the
> Virginia statute to study as a possible pattern to follow in proposing a
> similar enactment by the KS legislature. I would also be looking at
> expanding nondiscrimination provisions to include other types of disability
> to garnor further support for this kind of legislative initiative. If Mr.
> Brown or someone could kindly point me to the electronic source for the
> Virginia statute I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance.
> Best regards,
> Rob Tabor, Esq.
> Rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Charlie Brown
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:53 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] Jury Duty in Virginia
>
> About 20 years ago, when I was NFB Virginia Stat President, we secured
> legislation to prohibit jury duty discrimination against the blind. It
> gives us the same right (and responsibility) to serve on furies as other
> "normal" citizens. Since then, I know a number of blind Virginians who
> have
> served, and proud of it!
> Charlie Brown
>
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> 1. Re: Reintro and question
> (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.)
> 2. Re: Reintro and question (Paul Sullivan)
> 3. Sometimes, its hard to believe that... (Ross Doerr)
> 4. Any employment law lawyers out there? (Ross Doerr)
> 5. Re: Any employment law lawyers out there? (Alcidonis Law Office)
> 6. Re: Any employment law lawyers out there? (Ross Doerr)
> 7. Blind Wheelchair user mugged in Maine (Ross Doerr)
> 8. jury duty in Virginia? (Mike Gilmore)
> 9. Re: jury duty in Virginia? (Frye, Daniel)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:23:27 -0600
> From: "Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc."
> <ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com>
> To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Reintro and question
> Message-ID: <F609C790435D42BEA598D4520E4F0578 at victory2>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hello Paul:
>
> You wrote in part:
>
> "Similarly, any
> recommendations regarding accessible accounting software would likewise be
> helpful."
>
> Finding an accessible accounting software is a nightmare. Peachtree
> Complete Accounting may be one to look at. It recently had a name change
> and, I don't have access to my notes, but I am sure the new name will pop
> up
> once you do a search via Google.
>
> There's a gentleman who wrote a set of Jaws scripts for this software.
> Give
> me sometime and I'll post the info on the Jaws scripts here. The license
> for the Peachtree Complete Accounting Jaws scripts is tied to whatever
> version of Jaws is installed on the purchaser's computer.
>
> Another possible accounting software to look at is Accomplish Cash Manager
> made by Accomplish Global from New Zealand. Check their website at:
>
> http://us.accomplishglobal.com/
>
> They have quite a number of resellers in the United States as the company
> has been trying to drum up some business for itself around here. Several
> blind business owners use this software. It is completely accessible to
> both Jaws and Window-Eyes!!
>
> Accomplish Cash Manager does not, if memory serves, support Time & Billing;
> I think that Peachtree does although it may have to be a third party add-on
> which may not necessarily be accessible.
>
> You can download demo copies of both and give them a good tailspin before
> making a purchase. Hope this is somewhat helpful!!
>
> Sincerely,
> Olusegun
> Denver, Colorado
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:31:27 -0400
> From: Paul Sullivan <paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com>
> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Reintro and question
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Olusegun,
>
> Thanks very much for the suggestions! I'll be sure to check out both of
> those options.
>
> All the best,
> Paul
>
> On 8/23/12, Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.
> <ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com> wrote:
>> Hello Paul:
>>
>> You wrote in part:
>>
>> "Similarly, any
>> recommendations regarding accessible accounting software would
>> likewise be helpful."
>>
>> Finding an accessible accounting software is a nightmare. Peachtree
>> Complete Accounting may be one to look at. It recently had a name
>> change and, I don't have access to my notes, but I am sure the new
>> name will pop up
>>
>> once you do a search via Google.
>>
>> There's a gentleman who wrote a set of Jaws scripts for this software.
>> Give
>>
>> me sometime and I'll post the info on the Jaws scripts here. The
>> license for the Peachtree Complete Accounting Jaws scripts is tied to
>> whatever version of Jaws is installed on the purchaser's computer.
>>
>> Another possible accounting software to look at is Accomplish Cash
>> Manager made by Accomplish Global from New Zealand. Check their
>> website
> at:
>>
>> http://us.accomplishglobal.com/
>>
>> They have quite a number of resellers in the United States as the
>> company has been trying to drum up some business for itself around
>> here. Several blind business owners use this software. It is
>> completely accessible to both Jaws and Window-Eyes!!
>>
>> Accomplish Cash Manager does not, if memory serves, support Time &
>> Billing;
>>
>> I think that Peachtree does although it may have to be a third party
>> add-on
>>
>> which may not necessarily be accessible.
>>
>> You can download demo copies of both and give them a good tailspin
>> before making a purchase. Hope this is somewhat helpful!!
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Olusegun
>> Denver, Colorado
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:18:58 -0400
> From: "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Sometimes, its hard to believe that...
> Message-ID: <FCCFDD0255B24AD6BB6F8B1F2096008A at mycomputer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> People can be this cruel. The blind gentleman noted in the article below is
> also a wheelchair user.
>
>
> The article below can be read online at:
>
> http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2012/08/23/blind_man_mugged_
> at_lewiston_gas_station/?s_campaign=8315
>
> ***
>
> LEWISTON, Maine-A blind Rumford man who uses a wheelchair says he fears a
> pair of men who robbed him won't face prosecution because he won't be able
> to identify them.
>
> The 31-year-old victim says he was outside a Lewiston gas station Tuesday
> night waiting for his brother when the men approached and asked for a
> cigarette.
>
> He tells the Sun Journal ( http://bit.ly/Q2Hsfq) that "being a nice guy,"
> he
> gave them one. The suspects said he was too close to the gas pumps, so he
> moved to the side of the store.
>
> They shoved him and grabbed a bag he was holding containing pain
> medication,
> a cellphone, a health insurance card and about $200 in cash.
>
> One man has been arrested, but police are still investigating. The victim's
> possessions have not been recovered.
>
> ------
>
> Information from: Sun-Journal, http://www.sunjournal.com
>
> ***
>
> I've been an attorney a long time, and every once in a while something pops
> up like this one, that makes me wonder about my fellow man, and I used to
> do
> child sexual abuse cases.
>
> Ross A. Doerr Esq.
>
> Admitted to practice law in Maine and New Hampshire
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:03:03 -0400
> From: "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
> Message-ID: <E209FC2A3C234C8794DBDFBA627BEDE4 at mycomputer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> To any employment law attorneys out there - it is my understanding that
> there must now be Medicare language in employment law settlements. It is
> supposed to be required language now.
>
> As I understand it, no set-aside is required for
>
> settlements under $25,000.
>
> Can anyone tell me what statute or regulation requires this component? I'm
> looking for authority here.
>
> This is some draft language I've picked up -
>
> *Medicare Reporting Requirements. The parties have considered Medicare's
> interest in this matter, if any, and Employee declares and expressly
> warrants that he is not Medicare eligible nor
>
> within thirty (30) months of becoming Medicare eligible; is not 65 years
>
> of age or older; is not suffering from end stage renal failure; has not
>
> received Social Security benefits for 24 months or longer; and has not
>
> applied for Social Security disability benefits, and/or has not been
>
> denied Social Security disability benefits and appealing the denial; and
>
> therefore, no Medicare Set Aside Allocation is being established.
>
> Employee attests that the claims released herein are not related to any
>
> illness or injury for which Employee would apply or receive Medicare
>
> benefits. Employee understands that he is required by law to disclose
>
> this information to Employer and its attorneys in connection with this
>
> Agreement. Employee understands that failure to do so may result in
>
> penalties being assessed against Employee, the parties, and attorneys.
>
> Employee declares and warrants that he is aware of the requirements of
>
> the Medicare Secondary Payer Act ("MSP"). Employee understands that
>
> Medicare has an interest in recovering any benefits paid when it is used
>
> as a source of secondary payment. Employee therefore agrees to release,
>
> hold harmless, and indemnify Employer and the Employer Releasees from
>
> any remedies, reprisals, or penalties that result from Employee's
>
> failure to disclose or release his status as a Medicare beneficiary. In
>
> the event that any of the above information provided by Employee is
>
> false or in any way incorrect, Employee shall be solely liable for any
>
> and all actions, causes of actions, penalties, claims, costs, services,
>
> compensation or the like resulting from these inaccuracies.
>
> Employee acknowledges that Medicare may require him to exhaust all of
>
> the payments in Section 4.A. on Medicare covered expenses should he
>
> become Medicare eligible within thirty (30) months. Employee waives any
>
> claims for damages, including a private cause of action provided in the
>
> MSP, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395y(b)(3)(A), should Medicare deny coverage for
>
> any reason, including the failure to establish a set aside allocation to
>
> protect Medicare's interest.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:45:07 -0400
> From: "Alcidonis Law Office" <attorney at alcidonislaw.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
> Message-ID: <21CE99B9AFBD415A9A8D4CEFA1F925B6 at RodPC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Ross:
>
> It's unclear from your question for which parts of the requirements you
> need
> statutory authority. The requirement you have cited also applies to
> personal
> injury cases, which I deal with quite a bit. The language you posted in
> your e-mail is pretty much standard on releases dealing with this issue.
> Did
> you take a look at the Medicare Secondary Payer Act?
>
> In personal injury settlements, we also put language in the release to
> shift
> the requirement to the client just in case. Let me know if you need sample
> language and I will send it your way.
>
> Take care
>
> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire.
> Alcidonis Law Office, LLC
> 2824 Cottman Avenue
> Suite 15
> Philadelphia, PA 19149
> Tel: (215) 305-8085
> Fax: (215) 525-0999
> Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com
> Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com
>
> Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ross Doerr
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:03 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
> Subject: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
>
> To any employment law attorneys out there - it is my understanding that
> there must now be Medicare language in employment law settlements. It is
> supposed to be required language now.
>
> As I understand it, no set-aside is required for
>
> settlements under $25,000.
>
> Can anyone tell me what statute or regulation requires this component? I'm
> looking for authority here.
>
> This is some draft language I've picked up -
>
> *Medicare Reporting Requirements. The parties have considered Medicare's
> interest in this matter, if any, and Employee declares and expressly
> warrants that he is not Medicare eligible nor
>
> within thirty (30) months of becoming Medicare eligible; is not 65 years
>
> of age or older; is not suffering from end stage renal failure; has not
>
> received Social Security benefits for 24 months or longer; and has not
>
> applied for Social Security disability benefits, and/or has not been
>
> denied Social Security disability benefits and appealing the denial; and
>
> therefore, no Medicare Set Aside Allocation is being established.
>
> Employee attests that the claims released herein are not related to any
>
> illness or injury for which Employee would apply or receive Medicare
>
> benefits. Employee understands that he is required by law to disclose
>
> this information to Employer and its attorneys in connection with this
>
> Agreement. Employee understands that failure to do so may result in
>
> penalties being assessed against Employee, the parties, and attorneys.
>
> Employee declares and warrants that he is aware of the requirements of
>
> the Medicare Secondary Payer Act ("MSP"). Employee understands that
>
> Medicare has an interest in recovering any benefits paid when it is used
>
> as a source of secondary payment. Employee therefore agrees to release,
>
> hold harmless, and indemnify Employer and the Employer Releasees from
>
> any remedies, reprisals, or penalties that result from Employee's
>
> failure to disclose or release his status as a Medicare beneficiary. In
>
> the event that any of the above information provided by Employee is
>
> false or in any way incorrect, Employee shall be solely liable for any
>
> and all actions, causes of actions, penalties, claims, costs, services,
>
> compensation or the like resulting from these inaccuracies.
>
> Employee acknowledges that Medicare may require him to exhaust all of
>
> the payments in Section 4.A. on Medicare covered expenses should he
>
> become Medicare eligible within thirty (30) months. Employee waives any
>
> claims for damages, including a private cause of action provided in the
>
> MSP, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395y(b)(3)(A), should Medicare deny coverage for
>
> any reason, including the failure to establish a set aside allocation to
>
> protect Medicare's interest.
> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:10:49 -0400
> From: "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
> To: "Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
> Message-ID: <548E9BF759DC46B886F75C72B43D7952 at mycomputer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> Thank you Rod. I'll do that.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alcidonis Law Office" <attorney at alcidonislaw.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 1:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
>
>
>> Ross:
>>
>> It's unclear from your question for which parts of the requirements
>> you need statutory authority. The requirement you have cited also
>> applies to personal injury cases, which I deal with quite a bit. The
>> language you posted in your e-mail is pretty much standard on releases
>> dealing with this issue. Did you take a look at the Medicare Secondary
> Payer Act?
>>
>> In personal injury settlements, we also put language in the release to
>> shift the requirement to the client just in case. Let me know if you
>> need sample language and I will send it your way.
>>
>> Take care
>>
>> Rod Alcidonis, Esquire.
>> Alcidonis Law Office, LLC
>> 2824 Cottman Avenue
>> Suite 15
>> Philadelphia, PA 19149
>> Tel: (215) 305-8085
>> Fax: (215) 525-0999
>> Work: Attorney at alcidonislaw.com
>> Listservs: lawoffice at alcidonislaw.com
>>
>> Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ross Doerr
>> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:03 PM
>> To: NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List
>> Subject: [blindlaw] Any employment law lawyers out there?
>>
>> To any employment law attorneys out there - it is my understanding
>> that there must now be Medicare language in employment law
>> settlements. It is supposed to be required language now.
>>
>> As I understand it, no set-aside is required for
>>
>> settlements under $25,000.
>>
>> Can anyone tell me what statute or regulation requires this component?
>> I'm
>
>> looking for authority here.
>>
>> This is some draft language I've picked up -
>>
>> *Medicare Reporting Requirements. The parties have considered
>> Medicare's interest in this matter, if any, and Employee declares and
>> expressly warrants that he is not Medicare eligible nor
>>
>> within thirty (30) months of becoming Medicare eligible; is not 65
>> years
>>
>> of age or older; is not suffering from end stage renal failure; has
>> not
>>
>> received Social Security benefits for 24 months or longer; and has not
>>
>> applied for Social Security disability benefits, and/or has not been
>>
>> denied Social Security disability benefits and appealing the denial;
>> and
>>
>> therefore, no Medicare Set Aside Allocation is being established.
>>
>> Employee attests that the claims released herein are not related to
>> any
>>
>> illness or injury for which Employee would apply or receive Medicare
>>
>> benefits. Employee understands that he is required by law to disclose
>>
>> this information to Employer and its attorneys in connection with this
>>
>> Agreement. Employee understands that failure to do so may result in
>>
>> penalties being assessed against Employee, the parties, and attorneys.
>>
>> Employee declares and warrants that he is aware of the requirements of
>>
>> the Medicare Secondary Payer Act ("MSP"). Employee understands that
>>
>> Medicare has an interest in recovering any benefits paid when it is
>> used
>>
>> as a source of secondary payment. Employee therefore agrees to
>> release,
>>
>> hold harmless, and indemnify Employer and the Employer Releasees from
>>
>> any remedies, reprisals, or penalties that result from Employee's
>>
>> failure to disclose or release his status as a Medicare beneficiary.
>> In
>>
>> the event that any of the above information provided by Employee is
>>
>> false or in any way incorrect, Employee shall be solely liable for any
>>
>> and all actions, causes of actions, penalties, claims, costs,
>> services,
>>
>> compensation or the like resulting from these inaccuracies.
>>
>> Employee acknowledges that Medicare may require him to exhaust all of
>>
>> the payments in Section 4.A. on Medicare covered expenses should he
>>
>> become Medicare eligible within thirty (30) months. Employee waives
>> any
>>
>> claims for damages, including a private cause of action provided in
>> the
>>
>> MSP, 42 U.S.C. Section 1395y(b)(3)(A), should Medicare deny coverage
>> for
>>
>> any reason, including the failure to establish a set aside allocation
>> to
>>
>> protect Medicare's interest.
>> _______________________________________________
>> blindlaw mailing list
>> blindlaw at nfbnet.org
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>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:03:34 -0400
> From: "Ross Doerr" <rumpole at roadrunner.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Wheelchair user mugged in Maine
> Message-ID: <D812C134081E4630845071BFE1E8FE63 at mycomputer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Yesterday I posted an article that appearred in the Boston Globe about a
> blind gentleman in a wheelchair who was mugged whiie waiting for his
> brother
> to pick him up. This happened in Lewiston Maine.
> This article raises a very difficult legal issue that has been discussed in
> theory on this list from time to time, and it is now here in real, fact
> specific terms.
> Today the television media reported that it is unlikely that those who
> robbed the blind gentleman in the wheelchair will ever be prosecuted
> because
> the victim cannot identify his assailants.
> There it is. Right there.
> Has anyone on the list ever seen this issue addressed in their local
> jurisdiction, and if so, how was it handled?
> Ross
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:08:01 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Mike Gilmore <m_b_gilmore at yahoo.com>
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] jury duty in Virginia?
> Message-ID:
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> Hi everyone,
> ?
> This is for those of you who practice in Virginia.? I recently received a
> summons for jury duty.? Unfortunately, the questionnaire that I filled out
> had nowhere on it that asked if I was a member of the bar nor is there a
> place to write "blind. please excuse." When I lived in California, a simple
> phone call to the court telling them I am blind got me out of jury duty
> permanently.
> What?is the process in Virginia? I'd like to avoid wasting my time and the
> court's time by going down there and getting to voire dire and they see
> that
> I'm a blind active bar member. I appreciate your insights.
> ?
> Thanks.
> ?
> Mike?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:48:00 -0500
> From: "Frye, Daniel" <Daniel.Frye at ed.gov>
> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] jury duty in Virginia?
> Message-ID:
> <9CB28F0CFC7F7447BFFB2BD103499D1CA4AC7589BE at EDUPTCEXMB03.ed.gov>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Increasingly blind people and lawyers are being permitted to serve on
> juries. Perhaps Virginia is unique in resisting these communities, but I
> know several blind, active bar members who have been called and have been
> selected to serve on juries. Maybe you'd enjoy the experience. I'd love to
> have the opportunity to be part of a jury's deliberations. I think,
> depending on the subject matter, that the opportunity for observation and
> thought would be fascinating.
>
>
> Daniel B. Frye, J.D.
> Management and Program Specialist
> Randolph-Sheppard and Helen Keller
> National Center Programs
> U.S. Department of Education
> Office of Special Education
> and Rehabilitative Services
> Rehabilitation Services Administration
> 550 12th Street, SW, Room 5023
> Washington, DC? 20202-2800
> (202) 245-7308 office
> (202) 245-7591 fax
> (410) 241-7006 mobile
> daniel.frye at ed.gov
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Mike Gilmore
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 12:08 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [blindlaw] jury duty in Virginia?
>
> Hi everyone,
> ?
> This is for those of you who practice in Virginia.? I recently received a
> summons for jury duty.? Unfortunately, the questionnaire that I filled out
> had nowhere on it that asked if I was a member of the bar nor is there a
> place to write "blind. please excuse." When I lived in California, a simple
> phone call to the court telling them I am blind got me out of jury duty
> permanently.
> What?is the process in Virginia? I'd like to avoid wasting my time and the
> court's time by going down there and getting to voire dire and they see
> that
> I'm a blind active bar member. I appreciate your insights.
> ?
> Thanks.
> ?
> Mike?
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