In court, the defense typically sits closer to the jury to facilitate direct communication and engagement. This positioning helps the defense present their case more effectively by allowing them to establish a connection with the jurors, making it easier to convey their arguments and evidence. Additionally, it can create a more approachable atmosphere, which may positively influence the jury's perception of the defense's case.
Jury trials are available at all levels of the court EXCEPT Appeals Court and Supreme Court levels.
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
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.
They sit and listen to the proceedings to enable them to give a finding after the conclusion of the court hearing.
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.
A jury box is typically located in a courtroom and is where the jury members sit during a trial. The purpose of the jury box is to provide a place for the jury to observe the proceedings and make decisions based on the evidence presented in court.
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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.
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twelve jurors sit in the jury box with one extra person on the side in case someone doesn't show up!
12 members slected randomly out of a box with their names in. It starts as a larger number in court but only 12 names are selected for the trial