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PETIT jury . . . as opposed to a GRAND jury which hands down indictments.

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What is a regular trial jury called?

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Is a trial jury called a petit jury?

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A trial to a judge sitting without a jury is called a "bench trial."


What kind of trial has no jury?

it is called a bench trial


What type of jury is a trial jury?

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The trial officially began when the judge called for a jury panel to be formed and undergo Voire Dire.


What is a trail with no jury called?

A trial with no jury is called a "bench trial." In a bench trial, the judge serves as the trier of fact, determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant based on the evidence presented. This type of trial is often used in civil cases or in certain criminal cases where the defendant waives their right to a jury trial.


What is the spokesperson of a jury called?

The spokesperson of a jury is called the foreperson. They are responsible for leading jury deliberations, communicating the verdict to the court, and overseeing the jury's activities during the trial.


What trial shall not be trial by jury?

Custody cases are cases that are not decided upon by a jury. Traffic court cases are also not cases decided upon by a jury.


What trial has no jury?

A trial that has no jury is called a bench trial. A defendant may choose to waive his right to a jury trial and have his case heard and decided by a judge only. See the link below for a simple description of this type of trial.


During which step of the criminal trial are grand jury's involved?

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