(in the US) you must be a citizen of the country (either native-born or naturalized) in order to sit on a jury. I would imagine that since our system follows the English system of jurisprudence, that the same requirement exists in the UK.
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twelve jurors sit in the jury box with one extra person on the side in case someone doesn't show up!
(in the US) Of course, it happens all the time. That is what is meant by "a jury of your peers."
Sometimes 6 and sometimes 12.
Jury trials are available at all levels of the court EXCEPT Appeals Court and Supreme Court levels.
12 members slected randomly out of a box with their names in. It starts as a larger number in court but only 12 names are selected for the trial
If you are asking about jury duty, yes. If you show up at court on the date/time indicated on your jury summons, you get paid even if you are not selected to sit on a jury.
Normal citizens of the US are selected at random to serve on Jury panels throughout the year. Jury service usually requires one day unless you are selected to sit in on a trial. You may opt out of Jury service once you reach the age of 75.
"Please sit down in your jury box seat", said the judge to the juror.
Atticus says he allowed Mr. Cunningham to sit on the jury because Cunningham was a good man. Atticus also explained that women couldn't be on the jury because they're too frail, and would probably ask too many questions.