There is NO blanket immunity, or excuse, from serving on a jury. A juror MAY be excused from jury service if (in the opinion of the presiding judge) his reason for the request is valid.
If you reside in a state where the juror pool is drawn from the Motor Vehicle records this could be a factor in your being summoned for jury duty. However in a state where the juror pool is taken from the pool of registered voters this would not occur. If you are drawn form the DMV records you can advise the court of your citizenship status and you MIGHT be excused -OR- if you reach the jury selection phase one of the attorneys on the case may "challenge" you off the jury pool furing Voire Dire.
Yes, if a juror does something that does not comply with the jury rules and procedures of the case, that juror can be suspended from the case or possibly lose his job. -Answered by a 9th grade student at TRUMANN HIGH SCHOOL
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.
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.
As a juror, it is important to actively listen to all evidence presented during the trial, follow the judge's instructions on the law, remain impartial and make decisions based on the facts of the case. It is also crucial to deliberate with fellow jurors in a respectful manner to reach a fair and just verdict.
They may be summoned for jury duty but when the fill out their juror questionnaire or at the time they may undergo Voire Dire they will, in all likliehood, be excused.
That is entirely up to the judgement of the judge presdiing at the jury selection process. NO ONE will be excused prior to undergoing this process. If you have a compelling reason to present to the judge, you MIGHT be excused from jury duty. No pleas to the Clerk of Court or ANY OTHER person or office will suffice.
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An alternate juror is typically not returned to the jury pool once selected for a specific trial. Instead, they remain in the courtroom to serve as a backup in case a regular juror is unable to continue. If the trial concludes without the need for their participation, the alternate juror is usually excused after the verdict is reached.
No, they should not be able to do so. This is information that is specifically asked of every juror when they undergo Voire Dire prior to the jury selection process. Prospective jurors in such a situation are excused and dismissed from jury duty.
An alternate juror will be appointed to the regular jury if one of the primary jurors falls ill and/or is excused by the judge from further attendance. If there is more than one alternate, the alternate juror chosen first will be assigned first.
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The person on the jury is a juror.
Juror #9, later identified as McArdle was the oldest juror.
21yrs. of age
In Missouri, there is no maximum age limit for serving on a jury; however, individuals must be at least 21 years old to qualify. Those who are 70 years of age or older can request to be excused from jury duty. Additionally, any juror can be excused for medical reasons or other valid circumstances upon request.
Juror #1o agrees with juror #12 and changes his vote to Not Guilty without any hoopla attached. You may have the number wrong for the juror you are attributing the quote to.