We recently learned that Batman has to pay his taxes. Now we learn that even U.S. Supreme Court Justices have to show up for jury duty.

“Sporting dark trousers and a checkered patterned sweater jacket, she sat quietly, reading through what appeared to be a legal brief and making handwritten notes in the margin,“ABC News reported.

Elena Kagan wasn’t ultimately called to sit on a jury however. If she had, that would have certainly been an interesting trial and deliberation. How could she not have been elected foreman?

Many people believe that attorneys and judges cannot be picked to serve on a jury, but that is not true. Often attorneys prefer not to have them on their jury, but it is by no means a rule or law.

Kagan, like any U.S. citizen, was wise to show up for jury duty. Jury duty is mandatory in all jurisdictions. The penalties vary, but it is something that states are cracking down on. Often those who miss jury duty face fines.

Regardless of the penalties, it is definitely something that you should do as a citizen. It is considered a civic duty. As the United States does not have a military draft, jury duty seems like a much more appealing way to support the country.

Related Resources:

  • Political Circus: Justice Kagan called for jury duty (CNN)
  • What if I am Called for Jury Duty? (FindLaw)
  • Taking Time Off for Voting and Jury Duty (FindLaw)

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