County of Santa Clara Hall of Justice

had to go for jury duty.. the court could use a new set of chair, hopefully they will fix the ac as well

I had to go because of a jury summons. But I haven't been feeling well and had lots of things on my mind, so I was completely out of sorts.

Which leads me to my entrance and the metal detectors, which I COMPLETELY forgot to factor into my visit. (Just about everything I had on was metal!)

Thankfully, the guards who work there are kind and helpful (and extremely patient because I kept forgetting all the metal I was wearing, yet they just smiled and had me move to the wand-bearer, who laughed with me on my forgetfulness as he passed the wand over me).

The lawyers... well, they're lawyers, right? 😉 Rather rude and detached as if deigning the lowly commoners (read: anyone who's NOT a lawyer) a mere smile or nod of recognition would make them ill. Oh, well. 🤷‍♀️

Anyway, that's all I can say about my day at the courthouse.

Being summoned as a juror. Very few individuals like to be called for this duty. However, one could take this opportunity to learn how the court system works. The place has wifi for people to log on while waiting. There is a break room with microwave oven. There are vending machines that sell drinks, fast foods. If one is driving, remember to take the parking ticket to jury office to have it validated.