Today, after sleeping in, I finally sorted through a stack of mail I had been putting off and I found a Jury summons. Thinking it must be coming up soon, I checked the date, my appearance is scheduled for 7:45am on November 16th. Today is November 17th. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after moving back in with my parents, I found out they had held on to a chunk of mail still being sent during the time I had been changing my old address. Included was a summons to jury duty. FML
Today, I came home after spending two days in the hospital for suicidal ideation and found a summons for jury duty in the mail. FML
Today, I got a letter in the mail telling me to report for jury duty. The day that I have to show up is the day of my wedding. FML
Today, my family has begun preparations for my dad's birthday party. We figured out that the closest date that will work is the fifth of June. Also today, I got a letter in the mail. I have jury duty. Take a wild guess what day it's on. FML
Today, I was told there was a bench warrant out for my arrest because a notice to appear for jury duty was sent to my old address and I never responded. I haven't lived at my old address for 2 years. FML
Today, it was my court date for a car accident I was involved in back in July. I had spent months preparing a case to prove my innocence. I was scheduled to appear at 10:00 this morning. I woke up at 10:15AM. FML
Today, I start my second week of jury duty. I was only supposed to do one week of jury duty and then go on a week of a pre-paid vacation. Instead, I’m required to go back to court this week, I’m spending my evenings doing my regular job, and I lost nearly $1,000 that I pre-paid for lodging. FML
Today, it's been several weeks since I unfortunately had to tell my grandpa that I wouldn't make it to his birthday party due to jury duty. It's now the day before, which also happens to be his birthday, and I just discovered that I was excused due to them having extras and replacing me. Too late now. FML
Today, I had to help pick a jury for trial. I had to do a roll call to make sure that everyone was present. I stood up in front of a packed courtroom and said, “Okay, I’m going to do a roll call to make sure that everyone is here and pregnant.” FML
Today, I had court at 8 am. After 4 hours of sitting through other's hearings, they finally told me that there wasn't any time for me. I've already had to go out of my way to request time off from work and get witnesses together. FML
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ForestFire0 1
Maybe you should try being a functioning member of society who opens her mail when it arrives.
Gizmo3K 0
You should have checked the envelope. Important mail like that is usually marked so you don't ignore it.
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Comments (56)
brittrox 0
btw i had jury duty today and forgot, but obviously i requested a postponement
hellokimmiee 5
Mail is delivered on that particular date for a reason. Grow a brain.
Erindub 0
I always draw a question mark on tbe envelope and set it right back in the mailbox. They don't actually come after you for no response. I've been doing it for years. I have no arrest warrents. Have you ever heard of anyone going to jail for this? I haven't!
lil_ham1644 29
What does putting a question mark on the envelope actually do? I personally would like to be on a jury (forensic/criminal justice major).
sexxxtacy 0
why did you start the fml wit today after sleeping in...that effects nothing that you missed yesterday.
Boxingsweets 0
Are you serious?! Have you not noticed?! Every FML has to start with Today, you moron!
aupilot 0
Well, the court isn't really going to send anyone after you. It sounds like CA is pretty flexible (most jurisdictions are). Just go in tomorrow or call the clerk of court and explain your situation. Since trials typically start on a Monday, you'll probably just get another date to show up.
i_hate_people_9 0
well obviously it was ur fault for putting off the mail like that, u deserved it and that what u get....mail is the worst thing to put off
cleovany 0
November 17th = My birthday. :D Sorrry i had to write that :P And check your mail? :P
Jadian 4
Happy birthday!
driedpeaches 0
oh well, they obviously didn't need you or you'd be in jail
blindwhisper 0
lol
badbunny 0
but missing jury duty is a GOOD thing haha.
Pats_Fan 0
YDI. Check Your mail