Jury Demand Form With Two Points In King
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Don't lose your temper, try to bully, or refuse to listen to the opinions of other jurors. Don't mark or write on exhibits or otherwise change or injure them.
For jury instructions to be effective, they must be clear and simple. Sentences should be short; instruc- • tions should contain no more than a few sentences, cover only one topic, and be directly related to the circumstances of the case (they should not be abstract statements of the law).
By law, the courts will excuse from jury duty anyone with a mental or physical condition that would keep them from serving as a juror. There is not an exemption based on age, but you may request to be excused if you have a hardship that would make it difficult to serve.
The grand jury is different from a trial jury (known as a petit jury). The terms and purposes of service for each are different and are defined in section 888 of the Penal Code. People called for grand jury duty should contact the court that has summoned them with specific questions.
Any party may demand a trial by jury of any issue triable of right by a jury by (1) serving upon the other parties a demand therefor in writing at any time after the commencement of the action and not later than 10 days after the service of the last pleading directed to such issue, and (2) filing the demand as required ...
This Note explores the dual jury system in which each defendant in a joint trial has his or her own jury to decide guilt or innocence.
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 Double Jeopardy clause is echoed in California Penal Code section 687: "No person can be subjected to a second prosecution for a public offense for which he has once been prosecuted and convicted or acquitted." Double Jeopardy does permit prosecution by separate sovereigns, as by the federal government and a state ...
Most King County District Court jury trials are completed in 1 week or less, or until dismissed by a judge. You may defer jury service twice within a 12-month period starting from the date of your first summons. You must make your request to reschedule before your assigned service date.
Once you've been picked for a jury, you are exempt for 5 years to do jury duty.
