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Can a jury trail have 13 jurors in a jury box?
Yes, if one is an alternate juror, meaning a juror who is there to fill in if one of the 12 jurors cannot complete their jury service.
How can a juror be rejected during the selection process?
A juror can be rejected during the selection process for a variety of reasons. Some common reasons include a juror's bias or prejudice, their personal or professional connections to the case, their inability to be impartial, or if they have personal or financial interests that could affect their decision-making. Additionally, if a juror does not meet the legal requirements for jury service, such as age or residency qualifications, they may be rejected.
What is Polling a jury?
Polling the jury is a process that can occur after a jury has returned a verdict, to verify that the result read in court was the decision actually reached by the jurors, either unanimously or by majority vote. Either the prosecuting attorney or the defense attorney can request that the jury be polled. The process involves the judge asking each individual juror if they are in agreement with the verdict.
What is the the role of the foreperson in a jury?
The foreperson in a criminal case acts as the spokes-person for the jury. The foreperson asks the judge any questions the jury might have and delivers the verdict at the end of the case. The foreperson is responsible for the conduct of the jury during deliberations. However, they are not allowed to influence the other jurors in any way and their vote carries no more weight then that of other jurors.
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What is the maximum age of a juror?
There is no "maximum" age for a juror. It is against Federal Law to discriminate based solely upon age. The competence/fitness of jurors is detemined during "voire dire" when prospective jurors are questioned by the opposing attorneys before being empaneled.
Can a jury trail have 13 jurors in a jury box?
Yes, if one is an alternate juror, meaning a juror who is there to fill in if one of the 12 jurors cannot complete their jury service.
What do you have to know in order to be a juror?
The legal system does not specify any educational standard for jurors. Anyone who is qualified to vote is qualified to be a juror.
What does petit b juror mean?
A petit B juror is typically a member of a trial jury that decides the verdict in a case. Petit jurors are distinguished from grand jurors who determine whether there is enough evidence to bring a case to trial.
What are rogue jurors?
A juror, or jurors, who fail to follow the instruction of the judge when he read them the applicable law, and who insist on sustituting their own reasoning instead of that of the law.
What is a Juror's right to privacy after trial?
The same as anyone else's. There is no requirement that juror's must speak to ANYONE, but there are no special considerations given to ex-jurors.
Is there such a thing as a permanent juror?
No, there is no such thing as a permanent juror in a legal system. Jurors are typically selected for a specific trial and are then discharged once the trial concludes. They may be called for jury duty multiple times throughout their lives, but they are not permanent jurors.
What does Petit C juror mean?
It is a juror who is on a petit jury or trial jury and he or she listen to the evidence in the case presented by the plantiff and defendant.
What happens before Jurors hear a case and decide verdict?
There is a juror selection of some sort.
How much is a juror paid per year?
Being a juror is not a permanent occupation nor is it a paid job. It's a brief, temporary service to one's community. Jurors do receive some minor compensation for their time while they serve, however society generally expects that employers will continue to pay jurors their normal salary even while they are "out on jury duty".
What is an example of jury tampering?
Bribing a juror is one example. Threatening or harassing jurors are other examples.
What order do the jurors change their vote in twelve angry men?
Yes. He was the 6th juror to vote not guilty.
