Vermont man finds new way to get out of jury duty

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For those looking for a way out of jury duty, one Vermont man may have discovered a new way to thwart staying in court. But it could also come with some major consequences.

James Lowe, of Barnet, Vt., decided to show up to jury duty on Tuesday in a full black-and-white striped prisoner’s costume. He was then sent home by the judge once they saw what outfit he had on.

According to The Caledonian Record, Lowe showed up on time and joined the rest of the prospective jurors before the selection process started. Once it began, deputies told Lowe that he was to meet a judge in a corresponding courtroom where he was then told to leave.

The judge said that he could have found Lowe in contempt of court, which may have meant a fine or jail time, Lowe said. Lowe added that when he was summoned to be a juror, there were no restrictions on the clothing, but he wasn’t too hurt being released since he had obligations for family and work that he needed to attend to.

Too bad he didn’t bring a ball and chain with him also.