Jury duty…bitter cold day. Assured by phone I must make a showing at Henrietta Town court today by 6pm. I show up thirty minutes early with paperwork, managing to almost trip over a police officer with a big gun and a girl in handcuffs.
Met at the door with a blank stare by a rather fierce looking court clerk who asks unwillingly if she can help me. Doubtful. I refrain from saying this thought out loud.
Was willing to go through the metal scanner but was informed I needed to go around it. Found a clerk in the back who told me nothing was happening today but if I filled out my paperwork I could leave it with her and I would get credit. I was hoping she meant a cash pay out and to be left alone.
Handed in the paperwork and left; back into the bitter wind.
Still not sure what happened to the girl in handcuffs and the officer with the big gun.
690 Saint Paul 