I was called for jury duty several times; I didn’t mind, because the places I worked had arrangements for paying people on jury duty. Also, the courthouses were near the Inner Harbor, so it was nice to get out at lunchtime and walk around. (There was also an excellent used book store nearby.)
I was selected to be on two juries. I was an alternate on a murder trial – one guy shot another in the eye and killed him because of an argument over $10. The other trial was a civil lawsuit over some false advertising concerning mortgages; I was the jury foreperson, which was even more fun.
The judge for the second trial was actually retired, but heard cases occasionally to help keep the court dockets clear. He had social engagements every day, so our lunch break was often 2 hours long. I sent him a note on Friday morning, telling him that I needed to be home before sundown because of the Jewish Sabbath. He told us in open court that we would be leaving in daylight every day, so it would be safe for us to get home before dark.