I think the general rule is that they keep you until you get called for a case OR until three days have passed--if you get called for one, I suggest having a set of excuses as to why the dates of the trial would be an undue burden on you (family members in need of care, job, personal medical needs, etc). I also second the point about calling in to see whether you've been let off the hook--I got called in 2002, and got released the night before I was supposed to start showing up.
Of course, I got called again in 2004, but that was just bad luck...
Oh, yes--and if you haven't done this before--bring a book. Several if you're a fast reader. The tedium is murderous, but it's usually pretty peaceful if you can find a spot away from the gum-chewers watching Jerry Springer.
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Date: 2005-07-06 10:04 am (UTC)Of course, I got called again in 2004, but that was just bad luck...
Oh, yes--and if you haven't done this before--bring a book. Several if you're a fast reader. The tedium is murderous, but it's usually pretty peaceful if you can find a spot away from the gum-chewers watching Jerry Springer.