The Summoning

My annual Superior Court of California County of Alameda Summons for Jury Service arrived a few weeks ago in the mail. Oh the anticipation of this year possibly getting chosen for jury duty. I'm ready, I know where the courthouse is, no need to worry about parking, I'd bring a book in case I have to wait. Unlike most things I do jury duty isn't something you choose to do it chooses you. And I've never been chosen. I called last night but whoever is in charge of changing the message doesn't do a very good job. The recording still stated that no jurors were needed for August 2nd. I thought this might be a positive sign if they don't need jurors on Tuesday they must need jurors on Wednesday. I jumped out of bed this morning and called the instructed number only to hear the County of Alameda did not need any jurors today. I have never heard of the County of Alameda needing a juror. I know a fair number of people who have been summoned but no one is ever required to report for jury duty. Someone must be serving on these juries. Do we have juries in Alameda County? A lot of money is being spent pretending that someday the county might need a juror. My "service" is complete for the next 12 months - I'll have to wait 'til next year.