Okay gang, time to tap the vast knowledge base that is my LJ Friend’s list.

I’ve got a summons for jury duty for Thursday, and I’ve been instructed to
call on Wednesday night to see if I have to show.

Questions:

1) How does this work? If I call and they don’t need me, is it over? Or
do I have to call the next day, and next, etc. until they need me?

b) If they need me, what happens then? Should I bring a couple books and
be prepared for a lot of sitting around until my number is called? Do I
plan to be out for a couple days or more? Will I need a supply of trail
mix?

iii) If it ends up being a murder trial of a famous celebrity, what’s the
best way to hide my notes for my eventual novelization?