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Jury Trial In India In Pennsylvania
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Ing to the Supreme Court, the jury-trial right applies only when "serious" offenses are at hand—petty offenses don't invoke it. For purposes of this right, a serious offense is one that carries a potential sentence of more than six months' imprisonment.
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.
The right to a jury trial under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Pa. Const. art. I, §§ 6, 9 extends to a defendant who is charged with one or more “serious” offenses which carries a maximum sentence of imprisonment exceeding six months (Commonwealth v.
Disqualification Policy is unable to read, write, speak and understand the English language; is incapable, by reason of mental or physical infirmity, to render efficient jury service; and/or. has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and has not been granted a pardon or amnesty.
Potential jurors are randomly selected by computer from voter registration lists provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State, Voter Registration Division.
Reasons for Being Excused from Jury Service Medical reasons. Public necessity. Undue hardship. Dependent care. Student Status. Military conflict. Other reason deemed sufficient by the court.
The Court may excuse you (permanently, or until a later term of court) if you demonstrate “undue hardship or extreme inconvenience,” but you must report unless notified that you are excused; you will then have another opportunity to explain your particular circumstances to the presiding judge.
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.