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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!

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Number of citizens on a criminal jury?

12


Is serving in a jury a citizens rights during the civil process?

no


Who forms the jury?

An impartial jury is made up of citizens.


Body of citizens that judges an individual?

jury


How did trail by jury make Athens more democratic?

It didn't, really. Unless you consider the fact that there were 201 jurors on each case, which made the concept of 'jury duty' something to regularly involve all the male citizens of Athens.


What is the history of jury trail?

The jury trial system has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman times, but it became more formalized in England during the Middle Ages. The Magna Carta in 1215 established the right to a trial by jury, which was later adopted in the United States through the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution. Jury trials are considered a cornerstone of the legal system, as they rely on a group of impartial citizens to determine the facts of a case and deliver a verdict.


What it a double jury?

A double jury is a trail with one defendant and two juries.


What is the name or a panel of citizen appointed by a judge?

A panel of ordinary citizens who make decisions is known as a "Jury"


What amendment includes the trail of jury?

The 5th amendment.


How do you address the jury members?

Typically they address them as "Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury." During the arguements they will use 'you' in the discourse. They will usually attempt to flatter them during discussions, including such terms as the able citizens, the astute jurors and the intelligent members of the public.


Are there exceptions to the jury trial decision?

Yes actually, during 911 the U.S. put every single suspect into jail without a trail


Equity courts are the birthplace of the right to a jury trail?

yes