Have you ever been called for Jury duty?

Extremely rare that I am at this end of the CBD at 7.30 in the morning.
Having breakfast, over the road is the District Court. At least 200 people are lined up outside, stretching along the footpath.
As they enter, they are showing a piece of paper to the attendant. Must be potential jurors, going in for the selection process.
The one time I was chosen for jury duty, maybe 1995 - 97? I do not remember lining up outside such as is happening now.

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Once. Got out of it by being argumentative during jury selection. 😆

Must say there was no line as such. We all were in a rather large waiting room with chairs.

Even with WiFi and TV's. No charging stations however or electrical plugs.

TV's were suspended from the ceiling. Drink and snack vending machines were available for money. Not cheap either. If I remember right coffee was $1.50.

Must mention that was about 2020 and it was the second time I was called for selection. The first I as well got out of it. Too far away. Job paid for the day off however.