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(in the US) It depends on the state. Some states use voter registration rolls, others use the Motor Vehicle Drivers License files. Jurors are picked at random from these pools and then summoned to court for service.
Additional: (in the US) Members of the jury pool are questioned in court in a process known as Voire Dire. Both the defense and the prosecution/plaintiff attorneys get to question each juror, and they make their selection of jurors based on the answers they receive. This is an abbreviated answer but that is the main gist of the process.
What else can I help you with?
Can lawyers be jurors in a trial?
No, lawyers cannot serve as jurors in a trial.
Is it permissible for jurors to communicate with lawyers after a trial has concluded?
No, it is not permissible for jurors to communicate with lawyers after a trial has concluded.
Who were Roman jurors?
[Jurists] They were lawyers, who pleaded a case. They were not experts in their fields, usually ordinary citizens.
Why can't lawyers serve as jurors in a trial?
Lawyers cannot serve as jurors in a trial because they may have biases or prior knowledge that could affect their ability to be impartial and make unbiased decisions. This is to ensure a fair and impartial trial for all parties involved.
What do the members of public do in a court room?
They enjoy watching the jurors and the judge and like to listen to the learned lawyers.
The whole process to convict a murder?
The process to convict a murderer is quite simple. You arrest him. You present the case to the grand jury to get an inditement. You then take the case to a trial jury where the lawyers present the facts of the case to the jurors. Then the lawyers present their interpretation of the facts to the jurors. Then the Judge reads the law to the Jurors. Then the Jurors deliberate and return with a verdict. If the jury finds the defendant guilty, the prisoner is convicted. Following that, the state will pay for 2 direct appeals and 5 collateral appeals plus a hearing for a pardon. In the process, a bunch of lawyers get rich on your tax dollar.
Jurors now require scientific evidence to convict?
1) No. 2) Science, when mangled by lawyers, is seldom scientific.
Does a defendant and his attorney choose the jury?
Both parties choose the jury. In many cases prospective jurors will be asked to answer a series of questions. Both sides can then interview jurors and each gets to reject or accept them.
Can lawyers be required to serve on jury duty?
Yes, lawyers can be required to serve on jury duty just like any other citizen. They may be called to serve as jurors in a trial, regardless of their profession.
How many different lawyers do you get?
There are various types of lawyers but, I choose the type of lawyer that fits my circumstance.
Can lawyers ask jurors personal questions?
It depends where they are in the process. During jury selection, there is an opportunity to interview the jury pool. The questions can be personal, but should have some relationship to the case and the ability to serve. Once the trial has started, there should not be individual conversations with jurors.
Can lawyers choose not to defend someone in a legal case?
Yes, lawyers have the right to choose not to defend someone in a legal case if they have a valid reason, such as a conflict of interest or ethical concerns.
