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pasty63
09-15-2011, 05:27 PM
This isn't about boats or a joke - so I'm putting it in "below the waterline".

I just finished serving as a juror on a civil trial for the last 4 days in Snohomish Superior Court. I know we don't hear much good news from the justice system, but this was a really good experience. There was a large cross section of folks serving on the jury with me - anywhere from early twenties to late seventies and from all walks of life. To a person, each followed the court's instructions and employed logic over emotion. Each took their service seriously. We reasoned and debated difficult topics with gravity but in a respectful manner.

Tonight as I reflect on this experience, I am immensely proud of my community, our state, and our constitution.

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wickus
09-15-2011, 05:40 PM
Like!
ctjstr
09-16-2011, 09:45 AM
Nice to hear. As a trial lawyer for 30 plus years, what I mostly hear are complaints, most of which are well taken. Its good to hear that at least some of the issues that cause grief in the system are being addressed. Typically, the waste of so much time is a big issue. Most courts are holding our feet to the fire to keep things moving in the trial process.
Be thankful we're here in Washington. We typically don't spend near the time in getting a matter tried that many states do.
SEEG
09-19-2011, 06:22 AM
Nice to hear. As a trial lawyer for 30 plus years, what I mostly hear are complaints, most of which are well taken. Its good to hear that at least some of the issues that cause grief in the system are being addressed. Typically, the waste of so much time is a big issue. Most courts are holding our feet to the fire to keep things moving in the trial process.
Be thankful we're here in Washington. We typically don't spend near the time in getting a matter tried that many states do.

Guess it depends upon which county you practice in. Yakima County has a large criminal backlog which we've been whittling away at for several years. We just went to mandatory mediation in divorce cases to try and relieve the conjestion in that area. Still nice to hear Bryans comment,though.