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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thisguy20 · 41-45, M

I've had to go to the courthouse for jury duty every few years.

Only was close to being on a jury twice: the one (a criminal case) I was dismissed because the start date for the trial was the day before I was leaving for a business trip; the other (a civil suit) I was dismissed because I knew someone who lived in the apartment complex where the event (trip and fall) leading the the case had happened.

I generally try to get to the courthouse early so, while I might have to wait outside for a while before they open the doors, I'll get through security quickly