Positive jury duty experience

Last month I was I was summoned for jury duty in Johnson County. I didn’t go with a lot of excitement. It was more like an irritant in the schedule, but a necessary one.

One judge talked to my group of jurors about the plea-bargain process and why he would need us if the defendant changed her mind. While waiting for two courtrooms to select juries (in case either room needed more for the jury pool), another judge gave us a tour of the courthouse just to help the time pass.

I didn’t end up having to serve that day. But I left amazed at the time spent by judges to inform us, the public, about the process.

I’m still trying to figure out what God wants me to do with this experience. It starts with having compassion for the Johnson County court system and a positive attitude when the summons to jury duty arrives, as well as sharing my good experience with others.

It is obvious that the courthouse staff has compassion and cares about what it is doing in a positive way to serve the people of Johnson County.

Shelley Etzenhouser
Overland Park