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DC Superior Court to Raise Juror Compensation

WASHINGTON, DC – The D.C. Superior Court wishes to inform all District of Columbia residents that starting today, those serving jury duty will receive an increased level of compensation.  Previously jurors in DC received $30 for each day beginning on ...
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President George W. Bush reports for jury duty

| CNN
A group of potential jurors in Dallas Wednesday morning who reported to fulfill their civic duty were joined by a most unexpected fellow citizen: former President George W. Bush. "President Bush received his jury summons and reported for service this ...
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Everyday Justice in the District

| Huffington Post
As a result of the tragic events in Boston, Massachusetts and Aurora, Colorado, the national media has fixated on the efforts of ordinary jurors involved in extraordinary cases. But outside the headlines, the work of everyday justice continues in ...
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DC court to celebrate juror appreciation week

| WTOP
The court says Juror Appreciation Week begins Monday and lasts through Friday. On Monday morning, the court’s chief judge, Lee F. Satterfield, will take questions from jurors. The court says each year 31,000 city residents serve jury duty. That allows ...
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Chief Justice Roberts reports for jury duty in a Maryland court

| The Washington Post
One potential juror who was considered for a civil trial in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning could have brought a lot to the jury room. He’s the chief justice of the United States. John G. Roberts Jr. showed up for jury duty in Rockville like ...
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Even Chief Justice John Roberts Can’t Avoid Jury Duty

| Huffington Post
United States Chief Justice John Roberts reported for jury duty in Maryland on Wednesday, according to the Washington Post. After answering two questions in open court about family members, Roberts was not selected to serve on the jury and left the ...
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