Jury Duty clothing question

[pixelpassion]

I have to report for jury duty tomorrow and the dress code section in the FAQ is incredibly vague. 

What do you think is acceptable attire for jury duty? 

[texassmith]

No shorts, tank tops, etc. jeans are fine.

[speckledfrog]

May 27, 2014 16:28:47 GMT -5 texassmith said:

No shorts, tank tops, etc. jeans are fine.

Ditto.  I think ours also says no work uniforms, but it's been a long time since I've looked.

[ckinla]

Jeans and a nice top

[pixelpassion]

Yaay, so happy to hear that I can wear jeans. All of my dress pants are frayed on the bottoms/don't fit. Thanks guys!

[elleblue]

When I had jury duty a couple years ago I usually wore jeans and a nice top or dresses. Basically what I normally wore, just no sleeveless shirts (or I wore a cardigan) or shorts. 

[sharknado]

Do you want to be picked?

[Deleted]

The last time I had jury duty, I wore a Death Cab for Cutie zip hoodie, t-shirt, jeans, and Chucks.  LOL.

[CajunShrimp]

Bring a lightweight sweater in case they blast the a/c like they do here.

[lindsaymg]

I would go for cute casual. Jeans, nicer top (button down for me), flats.

[shostakovich]

May 27, 2014 16:35:44 GMT -5 sharknado said:

Do you want to be picked?

This is an important question.

[Deleted]

May 27, 2014 16:40:31 GMT -5 shostakovich said:

May 27, 2014 16:35:44 GMT -5 sharknado said:

Do you want to be picked?

This is an important question.

[Serenity9]

You could take a cue from Liz Lemon

[pixelpassion]

May 27, 2014 16:35:44 GMT -5 sharknado said:

Do you want to be picked?

In that case....




I'll be wearing these tomorrow

[Deleted]

FWIW, I didn't want to get picked.

And I did not get picked.

[flamingeaux]

May 27, 2014 16:34:24 GMT -5 Catlawdy said:

Casual to business casual.

I was in court today and saw a shirt that said, "Don't judge me." Just don't be that guy, and wear clean clothing in good repair and you'll be fine.

Please tell me the defendant was wearing this.

[RoxMonster]

When I went, they worded the dress code section something like "Dress accordingly with being in court." Equally vague.

I wore what I wear to work every day. I actually did get put on a jury and went through a trial. I think I wore dress pants, a nice cami/blouse and a cardigan. Some other members of the jury were in jeans and t-shirts, though.

[youbetcha]

My form said "business casual attire," so I was going to wear slacks and a casual top, but I got excused! Booyah!

[livinitup]

My BIL was an Assistant District Attorney who never picked anyone for his jury with hats and glasses.

So, there's that.  

[lpcats]

I wore business casual the first day, was picked, and then wore jeans the rest of the trial.

[speckledfrog]

May 27, 2014 19:56:46 GMT -5 livinitup said:

My BIL was an Assistant District Attorney who never picked anyone for his jury with hats and glasses.

So, there's that.  

I'm surprised they were allowed to wear hats.

[starlily]

In my area anything goes except shorts, tank tops, flip flops, sagging pants, and hats or bandanas.

[starlily]

May 27, 2014 16:34:24 GMT -5 Catlawdy said:

Casual to business casual.

I was in court today and saw a shirt that said, "Don't judge me." Just don't be that guy, and wear clean clothing in good repair and you'll be fine.

I saw a guy wearing a shirt that said "Killafornia" last week. Don't be that guy either.

[livinitup]

May 27, 2014 20:01:02 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

May 27, 2014 19:56:46 GMT -5 livinitup said:

My BIL was an Assistant District Attorney who never picked anyone for his jury with hats and glasses.

So, there's that.  

I'm surprised they were allowed to wear hats.

Well - Brooklyn, NY.

[pixelpassion]

May 27, 2014 19:44:58 GMT -5 luckydog said:

You're overthinking this. Just wait till you see what the defendants wear!

Lol, you're definitely right. I figured I'd post about it considering the dress code states: "something you would wear in court." 

So basically, I wear to court what I would wear to court. 

[macmars45]

I wore jeans, tshirt & jacket for the duration of my jury duty.

[Deleted]

Jeans are unacceptable in FL. They will send you home. I've seen it done before.

[bronxgirl]

May 27, 2014 20:29:57 GMT -5 @bigtowlittletoe said:

Jeans are unacceptable in FL. They will send you home. I've seen it done before.

that really sucks. Luckily they're fine in NY.

[leeluu]

May 27, 2014 20:29:57 GMT -5 @bigtowlittletoe said:

Jeans are unacceptable in FL. They will send you home. I've seen it done before.

Do you have to come back?

[Deleted]

May 28, 2014 8:18:15 GMT -5 leeluu said:

May 27, 2014 20:29:57 GMT -5 @bigtowlittletoe said:

Jeans are unacceptable in FL. They will send you home. I've seen it done before.

Do you have to come back?

Yes.  Or they hold you in contempt and fine you.