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The ordinary trial jury of twelve persons whose duty it is to find facts as opposed to the grand jury whose duty it is to return an indictment. A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
The jury is the cornerstone of the civil justice system because it allows a defendant to be judged by a jury of their peers. This consist of men and women for his community, rather than by a judge.
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Atticus told Jem that the jury was made up of all white men. This was surprising because Tom Robinson, a black man, was on trial, and having an all-white jury could potentially affect the outcome of the case.
Unanimous. Sidenote: In many states, in 'lesser' cases, not all juries consist of 12 jurors
The model Parliament was a law that stated that commoners (citizens) could sit in as the jury in the court. We still use this today in the official court.
Not showing up for jury duty can result in penalties such as fines or even being held in contempt of court. It is important to follow the legal process and fulfill your civic duty by participating in jury duty when summoned. If you have concerns or conflicts, you can contact the court to discuss your situation.
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Atticus fears that the jury will make the assumption that Tom Robinson is guilty primarily because he is a black man accused of assaulting a white woman, despite the lack of credible evidence supporting the accusation. He worries that racial prejudice will cloud the jury's judgment and prevent them from delivering a fair verdict.
The US Constitution provided for a jury system so that people could be judged by their peers, who could be independent from government.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," there were no women on Tom Robinson's jury. The jury consisted of twelve white men.