It's no secret that many people develop a sense of dread when a jury summons turns up in the mail, racking their brains for an excuse to skip out on their civic duty.

Christa Pehl Evans left jury duty at the Fresno Superior Courthouse last month feeling humiliated by a judge she alleges had disdain for her job as a stay-at-home mom.

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