A panel of jurors, often referred to as a jury, is a group of individuals selected from the community to hear evidence in a legal trial and render a verdict. Jurors are tasked with evaluating the facts presented during the trial and applying the law as instructed by the judge. The size of a jury can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the type of case, typically consisting of 6 to 12 members. Their decision must generally be unanimous or, in some cases, a supermajority, to reach a verdict.
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A group of prospective jurors is known as a venire. Members of the venire is initially selected from the community using a random method.
Six jurors will be selected to sit on a misdemeanor jury panel.
VERY-very occasionally a judge will overturn a jury verdict due to what they believe is a gross miscarriage of justice, but generally, no, judges have no other authority over jurors.
12They are chosen randomAdded: They ARE all chosen at random - but that was not the question.The number of jurors hearing a specific type of trial can vary greatly depending on the state and the court system involved. Some states require as few as 7 jurors for some criminal and/or civil trials while others will vary from that number up to 12 jurors for serious offenses and capital crimes.
The bailiff will take attendance of the jurors.
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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