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Exer · 12-13-2010, 04:06 AM

I've been called for Jury Duty 4 times in the 11 years since I first moved to Alaska. I served the first two of those times in a normal jury, the third I didn't get picked, and this last time (about a year ago) ended up being Grand Jury. Grand Jury lasted 1 week a month, for 5 months.

I have to admit that Grand Jury was one of the most interesting, and at the same time disturbing, experiences of my life. I heard such appalling stories (child abuse, rape, incest, etc.) that it took me weeks to feel "normal" walking around in public after the process was over. I take my civic duty very seriously, but I honestly hope I never have to serve on an evidentiary trial.

Just "hearing" about it was enough.

Some of that stuff is heartbreaking, and really tough to stand.

12-13-2010, 04:06 AM	#2
Exer I see Russia! Posts: 205 Karma: 234787 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alaska Device: Etch-A-Sketch	I've been called for Jury Duty 4 times in the 11 years since I first moved to Alaska. I served the first two of those times in a normal jury, the third I didn't get picked, and this last time (about a year ago) ended up being Grand Jury. Grand Jury lasted 1 week a month, for 5 months. I have to admit that Grand Jury was one of the most interesting, and at the same time disturbing, experiences of my life. I heard such appalling stories (child abuse, rape, incest, etc.) that it took me weeks to feel "normal" walking around in public after the process was over. I take my civic duty very seriously, but I honestly hope I never have to serve on an evidentiary trial. Just "hearing" about it was enough. Some of that stuff is heartbreaking, and really tough to stand.