What can you say about a government building ... I had jury…read moreduty so off I went. I will say that the experience was very easy and relaxed. This is an experience most of us don't want to go through but it is made as easy for you as possible. Every one of the employees (civil servants) were extremely friendly and helpful and patient. They explained exactly what was going to happen each step of the way and in a clear and easy to understand way. The jury room was fairly comfortable with easy access to restrooms and a small convenience shop. The building itself was clean and updated with easy wifi access. My only complaint was the attitude of the cop at the scanner as you entered. He was abrupt and sarcastic making my frayed nerves worse. But everyone after that was great. All in all, not a bad experience at all!

For those wanting to know what happens the first day.....JURY DUTY…read more Easy to find. Plenty of free parking on property. Entrance to courthouse on side of building by road. You go through security, make a right and signs on door display "Jury Room". I went from parking lot to filling out the 2 forms in the jury room in a matter of 5 minutes. From this point it's hurry up and wait. You may be there a full day 9:30 til 4:00, or a half day 9:30 til noon. If you are there a full day, chances are you will be picked for duty.....and may be there for days. They selected enough potential jurors before they got to me so I was let go at noon. Lucky. Out of about 60 people, there were only 6 left who were let go, me being one of them. The remaining take lunch, come back at 2:00 and proceed til 4. Not sure what their fate will be, but I really don't care.

Judge Paul J. Baisely I do not recommend this judge.He is…read moreextremely and has not compassion nor empathy. Do not use him for any means. I had a car accident and have 3 herniated disc in my neck that were evident on . reports. 7 WEEKS before my accident i had sugery and was not totally healed. Because my car did not show enough damage, judge Basil said, I do not deserve any money. I need to get nerve ablation often to alleviate my migraines to function. I have a special needs daughter, who is on the spectrum, adhd, and learning disabled. This Judge should not be practicing.

Victoria in room 326, although a little helpful today was absolutely unprofessional and downright…read morerude yesterday. Not everyone knows the procedure to file a court action and apparently she ASSumes that we do. When entering "her" office and she asks can I help you and I respond with a question as to a procedure that was told to me by the Clerks in Central Islip court and I'm incorrect she snapped back with an unprofessional tone and snide remark. The 2 courts are apparently not on the same page as to what is the procedure, and that's ok, CI is not Riverhead, but if the clerks in CI have it wrong she should call a supervisor in CI to advise them of the correct way, and DO NOT take it out on the person in front of you who was incorrectly advised. Your in a public office Victoria, be professional and courteous at all times.

Okay Suffolk -Man would love to be a Lawyer…read more Oh yeah how high and Hops -(: can only know.. But if they offer me a job be amazing lawyer win ever cases kick rock with it -Nice courts house pretty big -Let's get me a layer job ha (: But lest my case can be a life time movie at this point telling myself that with respect to the judge- But feel indeed that any judge wanna have me as there're partner feel free to reach out high hope with only no college experience-But they say the smartest comes all around feel free gladly to be a Lawyer partner with judge ‍ to -- Don't struggles with Suffolk stay cool Don't stress

Cameras in courtrooms and no more back door deals. Lawyers and judges drag cases out until your…read morekids college fund you were saving is taken by legal fees.

From Erin to joann was good payed on line for some paper been a week still looking for it in the…read moremail box but the people was great

SONOFABITCH! I got another summons for jury duty! This time in New Haven Superior Court…read more I served on a Federal jury trial a year and a half ago in New Haven, at the Federal Courthouse a couple of blocks away. That's more than two weeks of my life I'll never get back. They must think because I'm retired, I've nothing else to do! Oh! Wait! I don't..... Still.......... SONOFABITCH!

Let's see now......... you find yourself in a US District courthouse…read more Face it. That's not good news, because you're either sitting on one side of the jury box, or the other. Neither is an enviable place to be. However, given my 'druthers (though I wasn't), at least I'm only here because I got a summons for jury duty. It's my civil obligation, I know. I respect that. But at my age, after having been summoned to jury duty on three other occasions over the years, I thought I'd fulfilled my civic duty. I guess I was mistaken....

Attended a trial here as a fact witness. I have seen many types of courthouses before under…read moresimilar circumstances. The Richard C Lee US Courthouse has an imposing and stately look to it from the outside. To enter this building you have to go through a security checkpoint. And except for attorneys, they do not allow cell phones or cameras within the building, so no photos for this review. After I was cleared through security, artificial hip and all, I was shown to a small room that was reserved for use by the defense team that I was working with. I waited there to be called to testify in the courtroom nearby where the case was being heard. This windowless room had a conference table and eight to ten chairs. With the door closed it was warm and stuffy and no thermostat in sight. Once I was called into the courtroom it was almost like going from the Sahara to Iceland! But I much preferred the icebox since I was wearing a suit and tie. Like many other courthouses I have been in, this one is massive and impressive. There are the common wooden benches for seating and tables and chairs set for plaintiff and defense teams to present their cases. There is of course the jury box (some of you may have had experience with this if you have been called for jury duty) and witness stand where I did my part, and the "bench" or desk where the judge sits and a place in front for the court reporter. I almost hate to say it but if you've seen one courthouse, you've seen them all.

Came here for information on how to file something and the clerks were so helpful, friendly, and…read morefast. I was in and out.

How many times do you think they can make a group of 150 potential jurors line up throughout the…read moreday?? - How about 6, at the minimum (5 of which I was line- leader!) As line leader of the potential jurors I got to perform the following tasks- 1. Press the down button on elevator 2. Press the number 6 3. avoid mass confusion and lead the group into court #3 4. Request bathroom break 5. count out the water fountain drink limit so we can all have a chance ("1,2,3,4 Switch") 6. First choice of smock in the art room 7. Being the envy of the older Albanian woman who said I looked like her half- brother. The VHS converted to DVD was shown about 1 hour into arrival- It proved to us that we are here for an important reason but also reiterrated that we all have busy (lie) and important (again, a lie) ilves. The white business type folks gathered round the glass windows- some to gain a vantage point over the beautiful city and coast line dotted with projects, abandoned homes, and failed revitalization projects, others to huddle around the weak wireless signal dripping out of the almost nearby Holiday Inn. If you have never been to this city, its not like the other "ports" in CT ie. westport, southport- BPT is a city with a net exodus of people and net inflow of brownfield sites.- I mean, I still like it. The camaradie formed inside jury selection is like no other- The only way to make friends is by what the people have on, what extra items they brought in or what they look like. Its a microcosm of high school- "You have a golf shirt on- you play golf, lets talk or you have a nice cloche, where did you get it? Marshalls? I love the Marshalls on North Ave, No metal detectors! An impromptu game of go fish broke out in the back, but seemed to fold quickly do to conflict of the rules, or they might have been using a pinochle deck. Some advice, when you walk in- sit in the fron right seats closest to the windows- when they call for check in- you will be first. Also- When you get dismissed from a case, dont be upset- Its like being found not guilty.

Day 2 of my trial and I had to post a glowing review about the Courthouse Cafeteria. All these…read moreyears coming here and I never knew there was a fantastic cafeteria in this building as opposed to the small pop up sort in the dungeons of the other building. I had the freshest most delicious salad yesterday here! I guess it makes sense they have a lot of turnover. Everything that is hot looks amazing and fresh. The salads and cold cuts are all fresh. I highly recommend this!

There comes a time when some of us are summoned to do our civic duty as potential jurors in a civil…read morecase. Today was my day at the Bergen County Courthouse located in Hackensack, where I was able to see its interior beauty. Designed by architect James Reilly Gordon ca. 1911, this courthouse is a fine example of the Beaux Arts style, reflecting monuments of classical Rome and the Italian Renaissance. The building is capped by a copper-coated dome with a cupola and surmounted by a statue. The interior dome of the rotunda area of the courthouse is modeled after the Pantheon in Rome and topped with Tiffany-stained glass. Since this building is rich with history, if you get a chance to be inside, go to the 2nd floor and follow the sign to the rotunda.

Providence City Hall is the center of the municipal government in Providence, and is located at the…read moresouthwest end of Kennedy Plaza at 25 Dorrance Street. The building was constructed between 1875 and 1878 and designed by Samuel J. F. Thayer in the Second Empire style. In 1975, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places; it is also a contributing structure to the broader Downtown Providence Historic District. Though the area around it has changed over the years, Providence City Hall remains a constant in downtown Providence. The cast iron and masonry structure witnessed the evolution of Exchange Place into Kennedy Plaza, two hurricanes, and multiple cycles of economic depression and growth. Initially, Providence's municipal government was located in the crowded Market House, across the Providence river. Needing a bigger space, alderman were split on where to put a new city hall. Half of the council lived on the east side of the river, and half on the west, causing a thirty-year struggle over where to put the new government building. Eventually, the west side won and the cornerstone was laid on June 24, 1875. In the 1950s the city's downtown master plan called for the demolition of City Hall, but it was saved and restored, reflecting the city's pride in its historic roots. Many city departments can be found in this building...including Tax collection, Board of Canvassers, Board of Licenses, City Archives, City Council, Public Works, Municipal court, Mayor's office, and much more. I usually go into the building for things related to my tax bill or a few years ago to get my marriage license. Anyway, a beautiful building reminiscing of a French government building in the heart of Providence.

So, as much as I hate paying taxes, the gentleman who has helped me the last two times I was there,…read morewas a real gem. I won't say enjoyed paying taxes but his persona and personable manner made it less painful.

Jury duty went well. Relaxing environment with great employees. Parking was easy and the garage…read moremade me feel very comfortable leaving my vehicle.

It completely boggles me how RUDE some people can be!!! I call with a simple question and the woman…read moreon the other line is so completely arrogant and has a stick up her ass. She sings to me .. OKkkk !!! And on top of that there is no contact information on their website to report this poor behavior so that is why they are able to treat people less than.

My first time to attend a beautiful event in the first floor atrium of the legislative office…read morebuilding. I was able to park for free after 4 in the lot across from the building. Very impressive architecture and a very interesting Ct Hall of Fame section. Very clean and spacious, perfect for the event.

I've been thinking about the basis on which to review the place state lawmakers come to work. The…read moreobvious question is to ask, "Do they pass the laws I want them to pass?" with the obvious answer: "Not often enough." But that's not just my personal hubris; it could be said of any legislature anywhere, so back to Connecticut's take on a legislative office building. First of all, it's architecturally distinctive. Within its modern facade is a lovely large interior atrium that seems much larger than it is. A "tunnel" connects the LOB to the Capitol next door, decorated with faces from the state's history. The tunnel is actually a bridge over the highway on ramp between the buildings, which just feels cool. The cafeteria is convenient and decent, and the entire building tended with great attention. Parking is free in a garage behind the LOB: follow the driveway between it and the state armory next door to find its entrance. The staff have only been kind and helpful when I've visited on business. Whatever lawmakers may decide to do or not do, these state employees remain gracious, and I appreciate it.