0
What else can I help you with?
Do you have to be a citizens to serve on jury duty?
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.
Can a juror be suspended?
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
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.
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 are some important things about being a juror?
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.
In Tennessee will a person with a felony record have to do jury duty?
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.
Why may a lawyer excuse a juror?
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.
What is each person who serves on a jury called?
peer
Can a juror that has a open criminal case serve on a criminal case?
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.
Can the alternate on a trial take the place of someone?
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.
Who is a person who serves on a jury?
juror
When Put on jury define person?
The person on the jury is a juror.
Who was the oldest juror in twelve angry men?
Juror #9, later identified as McArdle was the oldest juror.
How old must a person be to serve as a juror?
21yrs. of age
Which Juror voted not guilty first towards the end in Act 3 of Twelve Angry Men?
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.
Why do they have alternate juror?
Just in case one of the other jurors becomes sick, injured, legally compromised, or has a family emergency during the course of the trial. The "alternate" juror fully functions as a member of the jury right up until the jury 'receives' the case and goes into deliberation, at which time the 'alternate' is dismissed with the thanks of the court. The alternate juror does not participate in the final deliberations of the jury (unless they had been activated to fill a vacancy).
In Missouri can women be excused from jury duty based on their sex?
Absolutely not. HOWEVER - when selecting a jury panel - during Voire Dire, the attorneys questioning the prospective jurors MAY, for their own reasons, exercise a peremptory challenge against certain jurors they feel may be hostile to their case. They do NOT have to explain their reason why, but the sex of the juror could be a factor in a particular case.
