You need a better court system. That judge is amazing.

One thing that enters into selection is being sure that your name is exactly the same on all those lists. If your driver's license reads John Samuel Doe and your voter registration reads John S. Doe, the computer programs we use will recognize two separate individuals, thus doubling your chances of selection.

Oddly, until I moved to my present county from Arizona, I had never been called for jury service. I was registered, owned a home, etc. for fifteen years. California must be suit-happy.