The fine print
Last week I was summoned for jury duty, and today I got the notice that I've been excused for health reasons (Covid-19 risk.) This is the fourth time I've been summoned and yet I've never been a juror. The first time I was put on a panel for a trial, but eliminated as soon as they found out that I was a psychologist. The second time I wasn't needed, The third time I was excused because of mobility issues.
What is difficult about this is that I firmly believe that participation as a juror is every citizen's right and responsibility. I would very much have liked to serve. I had hoped this time around that the trial might be held virtually, as they are doing virtual interviews for prospective jurors. But the trial I was called for is in person at a courthouse nearly thirty miles from my home (King County Court, rather than Seattle City Court.) So I feel a measure of relief and real disappointment as well.
Tomorrow is Twinsday and I can't wait to see the boys, having missed a visit. Maybe I will be able to read their book to them. I loved reading books to Manda and Sarah when they were little, some of the happiest times of my life.
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