A maximum of 12 jurors and a minimum of 10.
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Sometimes 6 and sometimes 12.
It depends on which court you are talking about Magistrate's court - no jury, only the judge County court - 6 people Supreme court - 6/12 people ? High court - 12 people
(in the US) Of course, it happens all the time. That is what is meant by "a jury of your peers."
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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.
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.
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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
Many reasons: Some people just don't like to sit 'in judgement' of others. Some believe that their personal business or work is more important than jury duty - some believe that it does not "pay" enough - Etc.
Twelve in felony cases and as few as six on minor misdemeanor and civil cases. Usually there are also two alternates who sit in on the trial to step in in case one of the chosen jurors becomes ill or disabled, but if they are not used they are excused from their service prior to actual jury deliberation.
twelve jurors sit in the jury box with one extra person on the side in case someone doesn't show up!