Why haven't I been chosen for Jury Duty?

Question

I was called for Jury Duty 2 1/2 years ago but not since. Most everyone I know has been called twice since then. I know it sounds weird but I really want to go! Is there any reason why I haven't been called? Or can I increase my chances in any way?

Answer 1

I don't know. I've been called once. It's been years now. 1998.

I have moved around a bit though. Maybe you have too?

No system is perfect.

Answer 2

Consider yourself lucky!!!

Answer 3

They call by driver license lotto in the state I live in. They called me once 20 years ago and I haven't heard a word since. My brother and sisters have never been called.

Answer 4

Depending on the State, selection of juries varies. It is a matter of some form of random selection. As much as you would like to, I feel lucky that I have not been called in some 20 years.

"Judge not lest yee be judged".

Answer 5

It is random...in the state I live in you can only get called once every seven years; apparently your state is different.  You can't ask to do jury duty, just like you can't ask to be exempt from jury duty.

Answer 6

I've never been called.

If you REALLY want to see a jury in action, just commit a crime!

Answer 7

Selection for jury duty is by random and it is the reason why there is no regular schedule of duties.  Others may be called already twice due to this system.

Answer 8

I was told once in school that if you have higher education you may be pulled into the pool, but not actually chosen for jury duty. Apparently smart people think too long and hard about it when they want quicker answers. My teachers and professors say they are very rarely called in.