[Blindtlk] Question about jury duty selection

[Vickie]

I was called for jury duty in Michigan, by the Federal Court while I was actually living in Texas.  So, I went online and filled out the form they asked to be filled out, and heard no more. Then since I’ve lived in Arizona for 6 years now, I was written to appear in Phoenix by both the Federal and County courts, twice.  The first time I placed a phone call to the county clerk and they excused me. Then the second time I had to go to my doctor and get a statement saying that because of having no transportation and my total blindness that I should be excused.  So, now that I have moved up north further, who knows if this county will summon me for jury duty. I do have transportation here, and could appear before a judge and let him decide.   I do know of one person back in Michigan who belonged to the NFB, who did serve on a federal case.  She had some vision, though, and maybe that’s why she was put through, so what I’m saying is, if you think you can do it, go for it.  I am totally blind and couldn’t read any documentation submitted or see videos or people’s faces, so I felt I really couldn’t perform the duty and would probably be released if I went before a judge.  So, that’s my experience with jury duty.
Vickie Rolison


From: Sami Osborne via blindtlk 
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2018 8:22 AM
To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org ; blindtlk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Sami Osborne 
Subject: [Blindtlk] Question about jury duty selection

Hi all,

So I just saw a thread on the NABS list regarding jury duty and 
accommodations.  That thread has honestly got me wondering, 
because I'm 20 years old and haven't been called yet.  Does 
anyone know what are the factors in determining who is selected 
for jury duty? Though I guess being disabled doesn't exempt you 
from it.

I hope to get an answer to this question soon.

Thanks,

Sami

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