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Domestic relations courts do not have juries, because the US Constitution guarantees jury trials in criminal matters and actions at law involving more than $20. A domestic relations action (custody, visitation, support, restraining orders, ets,) are not criminal actions or actions at law. They are actions in equity. Domestic relations actions such as spousal abuse, child endangerment, ets are criminal action even though they involve domestic relations. Those types of action are tried in the criminal courts and would have juries.
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Does the Juvenile and domestic relations court have a judge or a jury?
Customarily, judge only.
Grand jury and traverse jury?
A grand jury is a group of people that are selected and sworn in by a court. A traverse jury is a trial jury selected to serve on a court case in civil or criminal court.
Why is there no jury in juvenile domestic relations court cases?
I believe that this is due to the fact that adults have a right to a jury of their peers. For juveniles to have a jury of their peers through this due process right, then their jury would be composed of juveniles. If I was 16, I wouldn't want a 13 year old deciding my case.Another View: Not really enough information has been given in the question about WHAT KIND of "domestic relation" problem is being referred to. So-called Domestic Relations cases (unless they fall under a criminal law statute) customarily fall under the purview of the Family Division of the Civil Court, and the US Constitutional right to a jury trial in civil cases does not extend to the states (except when a state court is enforcing a federally created right, which codifies the right to trial by jury within it). In addition, US society has endeavored to remove as many trappings of the "adult" court system from juveniles lives as possible, not to mention that juveniles are not "legally competent" to bring court action on their own. If you are feeling that you are being abused, you should report the circumstances to a trusted adult or to CPS, or law enforcement so that they may take action on your behalf.
What jury serves in the Supreme court?
The Supreme Court does not use a jury. The Supreme Court is involved in interpretations of the US constitution. A jury would not help.
How do you show respect to the jury .As an Observe Do you have to stand in court when the jury enters the court .?
My honor ?
In which courts can a jury sit?
Jury trials are available at all levels of the court EXCEPT Appeals Court and Supreme Court levels.
Can i be excuse from jury duty if my daughter having surgery?
The court will have a form and you can get it from the jury commissioner. They will suspend the the original date to a later court jury summons.
Is there a jury in every court?
No.
Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the Jury?
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
What court deals with serious offences and has no jury?
Any court if you choose a bench trial instead of a trial by jury.,
What is trials by jury?
Trial by jury means that the finder of fact for the court proceeding will be a jury. the size of the jury varies by jurisdiction.
What type of court had no jury and you were presumed guilty?
Kangaroo court
