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How many of these jurors must believe a trial is justified in order to indict someone?
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∙ 12y ago
Grand Jurors do NOT decide if "a trial is justified." They only rule on indictments.
By a simple majority they make the decision that probable cause does or does not exist that the defendant should be charged.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoHowever many members of the Grand Jury are empanelled - there must be a majority vote of them in order to hand down an indictment.
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∙ 8y agoOn a Grand Jury (which I have been on) all 24 members must vote for a True Bill of Indictment.
If any member votes against it, there is no Indictment.
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How many jurors must believe a trial is justified in order to indict someone in Virginia?
A majority (12).
How many jurors are needed to indict someone?
A grand jury consists of nine members. Six of these nine members must vote in favor of indictment in order for an individual to be indicted.
When a panel of jurors find the convicted guilty the judge has no power of the jury?
VERY-very occasionally a judge will overturn a jury verdict due to what they believe is a gross miscarriage of justice, but generally, no, judges have no other authority over jurors.
Who takes attendance of jurors?
The bailiff will take attendance of the jurors.
In a criminal jury trial must all jurors agree with the guilty verdict?
Generally, all jurors must vote "guilty" to convict someone of a crime. However, some states have laws that create "exceptions". Some states allow "all but one" or "all but two" of the jurors to vote guilty, and allow the conviction to stand.
Does a jury decide points of fact?
It is not expressed in exactly that way. It is said that "Jurors are the TRIERS of fact." Both the defense and the proseecution present the jury with the facts as the defense and prosecution see them. It is up to the jurors to decide which version they believe, and render a verdict accordingly.
How do you use the word jurors in a sentence?
We are fresh out of qualified jurors in this county.
Do defendants get address of jurors?
In most cases, defendants do not receive the addresses of jurors. This is to protect the privacy and safety of jurors and their families. The court typically provides limited information about jurors to both parties involved in the trial.
How many jurors must agree in order to reach to verdict?
5 jurors
Who sits on grand juries?
Grand jurors are called from a cross section of the public.Added; From the same pool of potential jurors that is used to call all citizens for jury service.
How jurors sentence the case?
Jurors do not sentence. The jurors give their finding of guilt or innocence. Then, court usually adjourns and weeks or months later, the Judge issues a sentence.
Who were the jurors in the Louis Riel trial?
There were six English-speaking jurors and six French-speaking jurors in the Louis Riel trial. They were selected from the population of the Northwest Territories.
