The instructions read 1) no outside food or drinks (no drinks will be a problem for me). 2) No phone (understandable), or phone turned all the way off and locked in some kind of security pouch, may as well just leave it in the car. 3) No electronics of any kind including an e-reader.
I know I’m there to do my civic duty. I also know there is a lot of downtime. And I know my ability to sit quietly and pay attention is a finite resource. What is allowed (knowing my mileage may vary)?
- paperback book?
- paper sudoku book?
- I crochet, could I bring a SMALL project?
- I need caffeine to not suffer withdrawal headaches but don’t drink coffee, so could I bring a water additive that’s caffinated? Are all outside liquids banned? My fave is a small squeeze bottle, but I can get some powder packs. (I have ADHD, am successfully medicated, but court would still be challenging. Not only do I need help with alertness, but my meds cause dry mouth, so I always have something I carry with me)
- On that note, can I bring my own empty water bottle?
piecat@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
I recently went to jury selection, was excused twice. Probably because I raised my hand when they asked “has anyone been a victim of reckless driving” and the case was about a DUI and reckless driving. The other involved DNA evidence and they struck all of the people who worked in STEM.
Anyway, the security did NOT let me bring in my fountain pen, asked me if it was a pen gun lol… Ball point and pencils were fine. I think crochet needles won’t be allowed… Vapes and zyns were allowed. They didn’t seem to care about food or liquids at the courthouse I went to.
You’ll be spending most of your time in the waiting rooms, unless you’re picked for a trial.
Drinks and food were up to the judge, but the 2 justices I reported to basically said “if you have drinks, make sure they’re covered, otherwise be careful and don’t spill”. Boiled down to “don’t make a mess”.
They told us to turn phones off, but a lot of folks did not.
Books and sudoku should be fine. Just try to bring an empty bottle you’re okay with tossing if needed. There will likely be vending machines inside too.