We get paid $17 for jury duty here each day. I take a cab to the train station and, pay for a train. Once off the train, I walk about 10 city blocks, which is kind of scary, because it is still dark in the morning. I buy my lunch (cash only, so I better be prepared). Rinse, repeat. It's a 10 hour day minimum. I believe it is my duty to serve; however, at this stage of my life, I believe I should be exempt, since I don't drive, and people, trains and crowds scare me. I could get a medical exemption, but I can't afford health insurance to pay for the doctor's appointment.