Duty

Inside the Jury Room: A Frustrating Day on Civic Duty

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Riverside County Superior Court in Indio, California – On January 9, 2024, the publication “Indy Digest” issued an apology for the delayed delivery of its newsletter. The publisher explained that this was the first time in nearly four years that the newsletter had not been sent according to schedule. The delay was attributed to an error by the Riverside County Superior Court Jury Office. A few months ago, the publisher received a jury summons and requested an excusal due to financial hardship. The trial for which the publisher was a potential juror was expected to … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Scam Targeting Jury Duty: U.S. Officials Issue Urgent Warning

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – The U.S. District Court and U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Florida issued a warning on Monday about a nationwide scam targeting unsuspecting individuals who fail to show up for jury duty. Scammers, pretending to be U.S. Marshals or government officials, call people and threaten them with arrest if they do not pay a fine for missing jury duty. The scammers then guide the victims through purchasing prepaid debit or gift cards or making electronic payments to settle the supposed fine. Several Florida counties, including Nassau, Orange, and Pinellas, have … Read more

Florida Legislature Considers Allowing New Moms to Skip Jury Duty

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Tallahassee, Florida – A new proposal in the Florida legislature may offer a way for new mothers to be excused from jury duty. The bill, which has garnered unanimous votes in legislative committees, is aimed at supporting and prioritizing the needs of new mothers. If passed, the new law would allow women who have given birth within the six months prior to the reporting date to be excused from jury duty upon request, with a copy of the newborn’s birth certificate. The bill, filed in November, gained support from the state House’s Civil Justice Subcommittee … Read more

Justice Served: Appellate Court Rules in Favor of $3 Million Jury Award, Chicago Police Failed in Duty to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, IL – The appellate court has upheld a $3 million jury award and ruled that the Chicago police should have taken additional measures to protect a domestic violence victim who was ultimately slain. The decision brings attention to the issue of police accountability and their role in preventing such tragic incidents. The case involves a woman named Mary Jones, who was a victim of domestic violence. Despite seeking help from the Chicago police multiple times and obtaining an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, she was tragically murdered by him. The lawsuit filed by … Read more