Jurors review the evidence in a trial and then decide issues of fact, and give a verdict based on their agreed upon facts.
For example, in a murder trial, they would watch the evidence and decide "did he do it?" If they are convinced he did, they would find the defendant guilty. In a civil trial, the issue would be more akin to "is she responsible?" In that case, they would find the defendant liable and set damages.
The juror's role in the courtroom is to listen to the evidence presented during a trial, evaluate the facts, and ultimately reach a verdict based on the instructions provided by the judge. Jurors must remain neutral and impartial throughout the trial, deliberating with fellow jurors to reach a unanimous decision when required.
The bailiff will take attendance of the jurors.
In Scots Law a jury consists of 15 people chosen from the electoral role by ballot.
We are fresh out of qualified jurors in this county.
No, attorneys cannot serve as jurors in a trial.
No, lawyers cannot serve as jurors in a trial.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The collective noun is a damning of jurors (the term dates from the Middle Ages).