Jury Trial For Misdemeanor In Broward
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What would disqualify me from serving as a juror? If you are currently under prosecution for a crime or a convicted felon without your civil rights restored, you may not serve as a juror in the state of Florida.
Expectant mothers. Persons not employed full-time who are responsible for the care of an infirmed or disabled family member. Parents not employed full-time with custody of a child(ren) under 6 years of age. Full-time law enforcement officers or investigators (must have arrest powers)
Reasons you may be excused from jury service include: You have no means of transportation. You would have to travel an excessive distance to the courthouse. You have a physical or mental impairment. You provide care for a dependent and cannot afford to have someone cover for you.
If the felony is reduced to a misdemeanor, this also restores one right to serve on a jury. Under California law, a convicted felon is disqualified from serving on a jury until and unless his or her civil rights have been restored.
Medical conditions, deafness, difficult sitting for long periods, people who know the defendant or officers, people who've been victims of crimes, financial hardship, and more will be excused. Depending on the county, they might call 100 people to select just 12.
Section 40.23 of the Florida Statutes states that “failure to attend as a juror upon being duly summoned may result in a fine not to exceed $100.” If you fail to report for juror service, you will receive a failure to appear letter instructing you to contact the jury department.
In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in the county where the crime was committed. 1972 Adoption. Substance of Art. I, § 16, Florida Constitution.
The following persons are disqualified from jury service: A convicted Felon whose civil rights have not been restored. A person currently under prosecution for any crime. A person no longer residing in the county to which they've been summoned.
Just answer the questions truthfully to the extent that they ask. No need to elaborate, just answer their questions. If you don't want to provide an answer, say ``no comment'' unless a judge instructs you otherwise. You are legally obligated to answer any question the judge instructs you to answer.