Board:   [DoveNet] Debate
Subject: Re: Jury Duty
From:    Boraxman
Date:    Mon Oct 19, 2026 09:53

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-=> Dr. What wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=-

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 -=> poindexter FORTRAN wrote to Bryn <=-

 pF> It's incredibly annoying. I've been in one jury trial and been called
 pF> several times. Two of the counties pay for mileage to the courthouse -
 pF> but not back home. What local government genius thought that made
 pF> sense?

 DW> Compromise.  One guy wanted to pay milage, another didn't.  So they
 DW> compromised on half way.

I did Jury Duty last year.  In Australia, your employer still has to pay you
for those days you are serving.

Is that the case in the US, or does it vary state to state, or what?


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