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Q: Why do the defence sit closer to the jury in court?
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In which courts can a jury sit?

Jury trials are available at all levels of the court EXCEPT Appeals Court and Supreme Court levels.


How many people sit on a jury Australia?

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


Do you get paid if you're sent home?

If you are asking about jury duty, yes. If you show up at court on the date/time indicated on your jury summons, you get paid even if you are not selected to sit on a jury.


What does the jury do duing trial?

They sit and listen to the proceedings to enable them to give a finding after the conclusion of the court hearing.


What is model parliment?

The model Parliament was a law that stated that commoners (citizens) could sit in as the jury in the court. We still use this today in the official court.


Can a felon serve on jury duty in Idaho?

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What is sequestered voir dire?

Voir dire is the process of questioning members of the jury pool conducted by both the defense and prosecution prior to choosing jurors to sit on the jury panel. Whereas this process usually takes place in open court, a 'sequestered' voire dire would mean that the jury panel was questioned in a 'closed' situation with only the judge, court clerk, court stenographer, Bailiff, defendant/respondant, and the opposing lawyers present.


How many people sit on a scottish jury?

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How old do you have to be to sit in a jury in the state of California?

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What is the number of citizens who sit on a jury during a trail?

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How many people sit on the jury in an English trial?

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Should people be allowed to sit on a capital jury?

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