in court in the kilt

[sailortats]

Yesterday I spent the day in court for jury selection while wearing a kilt. I had asked the judge beforehand if it was ok and she had said absolutely.
I set off the alarms when going through the metal detectors because of the 3 buckles and kilt pin but it did not create a problem as the police just waved me through while saying "lookin sharp". Got a couple "nice outfit" in the elevator and when getting up to leave at the end of the day got a nice grin and nod from the judge. All in all an enjoyable experience and I didn't get called to serve on the jury.

[MacLowlife]

There are many competing theories of jury selection. One goes that "individuals"i.e., people who dress a little differently, think for themselves and are unlikely to be easily persuaded and thus are to be excluded from juries.

Of course, for every lawyer who wants X kind of person on the jury, there is usually one sitting cross the room who wants the exact opposite. Do let us know if you get chosen- and tell us all of the details when your service is over.

[Sir William]

There are many competing theories of jury selection. One goes that "individuals"i.e., people who dress a little differently, think for themselves and are unlikely to be easily persuaded and thus are to be excluded from juries.

I was challenged for a jury because I was a college graduate. The judge over ruled and made me the foreman.

[Laird_M]

I've only been called once for jury service and asked to be excused.

The defense lawyer wasn't very impressed but the judge did smile before quite lenghtily rebuking the court clerk after I explained that my view would probably be somewhat biased as I was an expert witness for the prosecution! (I worked at a lab that did blood-alcohol testing for the police).

[Elf]

Congradulations. I am a bit envious. Last summer I was called for jury duty, but had to postpone. I intentionally requested the week containing Tartan Day. Alas, I never left the jury-pool waiting room and the lot of us were dismissed before Tartan Day itself. So it never came to court literally. Glad your experience was good.

[cessna152towser]

Excellent.
I've often worn a kilt in court in Scotland.
Its good to hear of a positive response to the kilt in the USA courts.

[tulloch]

Great that you got in and out so easily without having to spend a day or days there. I would not hesitate to choose a juror wearing a kilt but, then, I am one of the ones who want at least one independent-minded individual. For me it would be a nightmare to be stuck in a trial of two or more days - no matter how interesting. I can't be away from the office for so long. It would be interesting to see a single-day jury trial from the box rather than from the floor as I am accustomed to.

[FrozenNorth]

I have always wanted to go testify wearing my kilt but alas its not to be. Mandatory that I wear the ole uniform when in court. However, one can always dream!

[cck]

Not selected? One could say you "skirted the issue." But that is a dirty word here.

[sailortats]

No, I wasn't even called out of the gallery to be interviewed by the lawyers. But that was the same situation for about 35 others as well. All in all the jury selection took 5 days. They were looking for a jury of 12 and 8 alternates as this felony murder trial is expected to last about 8 weeks. I have no regrets about not making the jury, believe me.