Jury Duty

[Kathrynn]

Hi girls!!!!
Well it happens to all of us, that civic responsibility "JURY DUTY". So i thought i would make the best of it. The court system gives the prospective juror plenty of time to plan. So I planned. I had to take vacation time, and WHAT DOES A GIRL WEAR TO JURY DUTY?. Well picture this, the first day...white stretch pants and a purple top, black bra with silicone push-ups and pantyhose with black flats. Day 2... Black pants with a multi-color top, beige bra with the same push-ups and panty hose and the same black flats. Day 3... Dark blue jeans, sleeveless black top black bra and push-ups and a little more daring open toe clogs and pantyhose. I have longer hair so i didn't wear a wig, but i wore minimal m/u and mascara.
On the 2nd day my number was chosen and was selected as 1 of 28 so i had to sit and listen so they could get down to 13.
AND NO I DIDN'T GET PICKED SO DISAPPOINTED
LOTS FO HUGGS
Kathrynn

[Angie G]

I just had to go and also did not get picked and also disappointed I did not have to take vacation time and my job pay what Cort doesnt couldn't dress but did wear panties. :hugs:
Angie

[LilSissyStevie]

I had jury duty yesterday. There I was - surrounded by thugs and lowlifes. And that was just the other prospective jurors. I didn't get called into a trial so I don't have to go back for at least a year. Yippie! I tried to figure out which ones of the crowd were CDs. That always helps pass the time.
:love:

[Tomara]

Hi Kathrynn , It sound like you had alot of fun chosing a different outfit for each day , and had alot more fun than most people that have to go to jury duty . We have alot of security in the courts I have been to I would have been worried about the underwire bra setting off the alarm :heehee: . have a great day . Tomara

[Natalia]

When questioned say -

"I can tell if someone's guilty just by looking at them..."

or

"They wouldn't arrest someone if they weren't guilty of something..."

Never fails.

[JoAnnDallas]

Why would you have to take Vacation time for Jury Duty. Most companies allow for this. All I have to do is show proof. No vacation used. It is like if your in the Military Reserver or Guard and have to take off time for you normal two week duty.

[Karren H]

Hahaha... I love jury duty!! And its no surprise you didn't get picked.. They are usually looking for a certain type of person... In my case they were looking for poorly dressed middle aged house wives.. You must have been over dressed?? Lol

My last time I debated about wearing something girly.. And glad I didn't because a good friend and VP of our company also had jury duty.. But I too took advantage of the time and on the days I didn't have to report I went out enfemme around town.. Evern visited the same second hand store on the first day in male mode and on the second day enfemme.. I bought some vintage clip on earrings both days... The clerk was speechless and was having a hard time giving me my change.. Hahaha

And we had a drag queenish type crossdresser visit the court house.. Kind of a fly through... All the guys thought she was a hooker and were shocked when I told her she was a he... Very convincing job.. But a 6' 6" female with very large hands and a deep voice?? Over the top with a lepord print dress and platform heels..

Can't wait to be called again!! :)

[joank]

Wow, I had jury duty this year and debated going dressed but decided not to. Instead, I wore my NRA hat, shirt and jacket. I was not selected, as I never am; old, caucasion, conserative, ex-law enforcement volunteer who is an active gun owner. I wonder why I don't get selected.

[docrobbysherry]

What a great idea! Next time a get a jury duty request info form, I'll attach one of Sherry's pics to it. Then, send it all back to them! Mite take care of whole matter rite there!

[Christinedreamer]

I have been called twice for jury duty and responded only once.

Just for grins, I took clip on earrings with me and thought about going en femme but thought the intake deputies at the courthouse might cause a ruckus.

Unfortunately since the current American justice system (IMHO) is a total waste of time, I found a way out. Along with a few others in the pool who felt the way I do, we started talking clearly and rather pointedly of how we would dole out justice. Anyone accused of killing for any reason- death, drug dealing- whipping and mandatory 25 yrs in prison with the cell door welded shut.

No plea bargains at all -ever. We also rather loudly discussed our opinions of liars, err lawyers. My brother in law is a defense attorney so I have heard a lot of the scams and tricks they use to get totally guilty people off.

In addition we opined that any lawyer or judge who let off a known criminal would be arrested and serve the maximum sentence possible for the same crime if the criminal was ever again arrested and they would serve it in the same cell.

It's amazing how bailiffs and sheriffs within earshot of these conversations would get us dismissed us quickly.

We did read about one pre-op TS in my hometown of Dallas who attended court as a juror and during the attotney question perid, she was subjected to totally warrantless humiliation and harassment as to her psychological fitness to sit in judgement on anyone else. So I would hesitate to to make to grand an en femme entrance into the judicial "system" for fear of getting some sort of file started on one's self for future reference or a possible contempt charge.

In addition I do not respond well to threats from the state if I refuse to serve, and since gas is so expensive and parking rates are so high at the court houses, that is just another reason for me to say NO THANKS.

When the justice system actually doles out true justice and when attorneys are heald accountable for telling the WHOLE truth and complete truth, THEN and only then will I accept jury duty,l and I will gladly push the envelope by attending totally en femme.

Christine

[sissystephanie]

Christine, You can be held in Comtempt of Court and jailed for not showing up for jury duty in most states. It is a civic duty, and if you regard yourself as a good citizen you should show up. I agree that our justice system needs changing, but simply ignoring it won't help.

At age 76, I can say that I have been called to jury duty many times in 3 different states. Out of all that I only served on one jury, a rape case!

Never have gone to court totally enfemme, but have worn panties quite often. And like others, I spent the spare time wondering about the other men!
BTW, legally I am not obligated to serve any longer because of my age. However, I have opted to stay on the jury pool list anyway. Just trying to be a good citizen!

Sissy/Stephanie

Lady on the outside, but man underneath!

[victoriamwilliams1]

wow sounds like you had a great time at court, I have been called but never picked! However the mother of a local millionaire casino owner was picked.

[JoAnnDallas]

Out of the 7 times I have been picked for Jury Duty, I got put on a Jury twice. Once for a Civil trial and once for a Criminal trial.

[Claire3]

I was selected for jury service last november,sat on one case.No way would i have turned up as Claire,too nervous.Underwear might have been nice though,didnt cross my mind.Damm

[adelle]

hi all in South Africa we dont do jury duty, the closest we get to it is visiting the mother in-law for a weakend. :hugs:to you all

[CD Susan]

I was required to serve on a jury one time about ten years ago. It was a criminal trial and everyone entering the court room had to be checked for weapons with a hand held scanner. On the first day of the trial all I could think about was would the scanner detect the metal pieces of the bra that I was wearing. Nothing was detected to my relief and the following days of the trial I was very comfortable being underdressed in the courtroom.

[Niya W]

If I went in as niya I'd look slightly butch with out the wig.

[Glenda]

I haven't been called in several years, but the next time I am I will show up enfemme. Not to necessarily get out of being on a jury, but rather to show that crossdressers are normal people as well. I've been selected three of the four times I've been called but two of them settled before the trial actually began. I don't mind doing my civic duty. They shouldn't mind how I dress as long as I don't wear shorts or a tank top. Right?

[Alice B]

I've been called for Jury Duty 5 times. Not picked the first 3, but was the fourth time. Sent to a trial where the accused had been arrested for steeling items from J.C. Penny. Had him on video tape and three witnesses, two of whom were security. The judge asked if any of us had a problem sitting on the panel and I had to say.."your honor. He's guilty as sin!" I was quickly dismissed. I went to report last week, but asked to be excused because I've blown out my left knee and would never be able to sit all day. I'm sure I'll be called again next year, but I'm also ex law enforcement and it is hard to be neutral except in a civil case.:eek::eek:

[Alex!]

I admire the courage you folks have. I would never go to jury duty en femme, mainly because I conduct myself as a man 99% of the time.

[Joy Carter]

I haven't been called in several years, but the next time I am I will show up enfemme. Not to necessarily get out of being on a jury, but rather to show that crossdressers are normal people as well. I've been selected three of the four times I've been called but two of them settled before the trial actually began. I don't mind doing my civic duty. They shouldn't mind how I dress as long as I don't wear shorts or a tank top. Right?

Texas must be differant. The last time I was sitting for jury, a man was sent home for waring a tee shirt, with some saying on it. The subpoena I got specifically requested a certain dress.

Just so you know, that it's judges court room. He calls the shots. I would want to get my name and maybe even a picture, in the local paper, for being disrespectful to the court. I know what your going to say. Just that I have been in courts more times than I can count. And just about seen it all. Some judges might take offence, and can do something about it. Just be careful. It's a serious place.

[Cristi]

I used to dread getting called for jury duty when self-employed. Unlike a corporation that can absorb the costs, if you work for yourself and you aren't working, you aren't getting paid!

Now that I work for a big company I'd almost enjoy getting called. But of all the people I know, I am the only one who has NEVER been called up.

It is more fun on the other side of the bar anyway... I've testified in several trials, criminal and civil. THAT is much more exciting.

[RikkiOfLA]

My last jury duty I served en femme. It was, as jury duty goes, actually quite enjoyable. There was no trouble from the deputies, court officials, or my fellow jurors (yes, I still have my male name). In fact, the other women jurors invited me to go to lunch with them and we had time for a bit of shopping together at lunch!

It was a one-day case. A relatively minor criminal case in which the jury selection, testimony, and deliberation all got wrapped up in one day. There was no question in any of the jurors' minds that the accused was guilty, but that the arresting officers had purposely provoked him. The jury deadlocked on the question of whether the officers' provocation nullified the guilt of the accused. Both the accused and the two arresting officers behaved like playground bullies and lost all respect, both during the events in question and in court. I suppose as a crossdresser I could have observed that the real culprit seemed to be testosterone, but of course I didn't. The case ended with a hung jury (10-2 in favor of conviction) and the judge advised the D. A. not to retry. I went home very glad it didn't drag on forever.

The main thing about doing jury duty en femme is don't wear a short, tight skirt; you're going to be sitting where the judge and the witness on the stand can look right up your skirt! A few women attorneys dress that way for certain judges who are known to be dirty old men, but as a juror you are not trying to win points with anyone. And besides you have no idea that first morning as you get dressed, just who the judge will be.

If you really want to be excused from jury duty, don't think that dressing en femme will do it, at least in California. It might in some courts, but there's a far easier way. During jury selection while everyone in court is waiting, just appear briefly to doze off to sleep. It works every time! :eek:

Blessings,
Rikki

[Sally24]

It's funny. I've been a registered voter since I turned 18 and have never been called. I know many people who have been called multiple times! From what I understand it's supposed to be random.

Anyways, I would go if called. I wouldn't try getting out of it. Too much like "Mommy I don't feel well, don't send me to school". Aren't we all adults?! I probably wouldn't go en femme since I'm only part time and not "out" to the general public.

[Jeannie Bingham]

I did jury service in February. It's something I've never done before. Surprisingly I found it really interesting. I didn't go in drag, I wouldn't have the nerve!.

[erickka]

If you really don't want to do it, just tell them you're a Goldwater Republican, and a life member of the NRA. That'll get you ousted PRONTO!

[Trish]

Just tell them that since you are there, the accused is there, that equals an automatic guilty verdict.

[TxKimberly]

It's funny. I've been a registered voter since I turned 18 and have never been called. I know many people who have been called multiple times! From what I understand it's supposed to be random.

Anyways, I would go if called. I wouldn't try getting out of it. Too much like "Mommy I don't feel well, don't send me to school". Aren't we all adults?! I probably wouldn't go en femme since I'm only part time and not "out" to the general public.

I am with Sally here. Most of my life I've been exempt as I was in the Active Duty Army, but apparently word has got out now that I am a civilian because I've been called twice now. Both times I've gone, both times I was willing to serve, and both times the defendant didn't show up so we were dismissed.
Serving on a jury is such a very small thing to be asked to contribute and I think people should not be trying to duck out of it.

[serinalynn]

I was called for juy service in May of 2005 was there only one day. as is the standard in CA. now. CA supposedly picks potential jury selectees according to your driver liscense info. That day I was #36 of 36 for that trial of a drug dealer. I was never questioned by either the judge or the atterneys.

[JoAnnDallas]

I remember this one time I got call in for jury duty. They called us up to the stand one at a time and one of the lawyers looked at me and asked what I did for a living, I told him I was a "Biomedical Research Engineer". He asked if I used or I handled any kind of drugs. I answered, "Yes, I am also a licensed paramedic". he went on to the next person. This lady next to me leaned over and said, "Both of us will not get selected, I'm a Nurse". We did not get selected. Yes it was a Drug dealer case.

[Jaydee]

Hi all,
Jury duty is a civic responsibility. The legal system needs the support of the responsible public. It is hard work. I have served on three juries, two as foreman. One was a traffic accident (not bad)and two were about child incest and rape. The last two were very difficult to sit through, as the testimony was very graphic. The hardest was listening to young children testify about being molested. Both defendants were convicted.

I was also called for a drug case with a female defendant. Her female attorney, asked each of the jurors if they had ever experienced "grinding poverty" (I think she meant not having cable TV). When she got to me I mentioned how I had seen people living in cardboard boxes in Asia, and extended families with nothing, living in 6x8' stick huts in Africa. I was eliminated. I guess that wasn't what she meant.

BTW: I was underdressed on most days. That made it all a little more bearable. I would not have had the nerve to be totally enfemme.

Jaydee

[JessieB]

Unless I was a fulltime gurl out to the whole world, it would never even occur to me to seriously consider showing up for jury duty in a dress. And honestly, if we're talking part-time crossdressers here, I'd have to see it to believe it.

[JennMW]

I filed legal name change papers with the court in March. They gave me a hearing date in May. A couple of weeks later I received a letter from the court and almost panicked. Turns out it was a jury summons in my old name with an appearance date two days before my hearing date along with a 30 day jury parking pass.

I had been living as myself for the last six months except for work and planning to transition at work after the name change.

It didn't make sense to me to show up at the same courthouse in boy mode then two days later show up as myself.

I was really worried that I might be forced to miss my hearing due to the trial, but decided to take my chances and do my civic duty.

So I made my jury appearance as myself and turned in my jury notice with change of name (common law at that point) and address and the clerk accepted it without question.

One of my former coworkers was on the panel and kept looking at me. She had left a few months earlier. I approached her and said hi. She told me that she had been thinking to herself, "Where do I know her from?" and still hadn't figured it out until I said hi.

We were dismissed due to new evidence and a postponement of the trial.

Two days later I went back and got my name change decree!

And yes, I did use the jury parking pass, it only seemed fair since karma saw fit to give me a dry run before the hearing. :battingeyelashes:

I've since gone full time.

[Patti Girl]

I agree that it's a civic duty that we need to participate in. I also agree that our "justice system" is screwed up. But realize that you CAN make a difference! A jury does NOT have to follow the judges instructions if they think the law is wrong. (Google "jury nullification". The "system" tries to avoid it and pretend it doesn't exist, but it's real and legal.)

I've been called three times. First time (40 years ago), was a murder trial. Guilty. Second was federal jury duty, but I was not selected. Third time was local and I sat on one trail (guilty) and was interviewed but not selected for a second one.

All of this was before I was dressing.

Patti