Jury Trial Form With Two Points In Michigan
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U.S. citizens at least 18 years old who are residents of the court district to which they are summoned. The jury pool for each court comes from a list of licensed drivers and state ID card holders in the court's district. Those who have been convicted of felony crimes are not eligible for jury service.
Filling Out the Prospective Juror Questionnaire Less is more. Answer ONLY the question that is asked—do NOT include in your answer things that were not asked for. Avoid extremes when possible.
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.
Disqualifications and exemptions from jury service. A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if that prospective juror is not a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age and a resident of the county, or is unable to read, speak and understand the English language.
You are required by law to return the completed Jury Questionnaire to the Jury Board at 400 Boardman Ave., Ste. 102, Traverse City, MI 49684. Failure to return the questionnaire will cause you to be summoned to court.
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.
If you have been convicted of a felony when the conviction has not been set aside or a pardon issued. If you are a judge, clerk of a district court, a sheriff, or a jailer. If your spouse has been summoned for the same jury panel. If you or your spouse have a pending jury trial in any court.
Filling Out the Prospective Juror Questionnaire Less is more. Answer ONLY the question that is asked—do NOT include in your answer things that were not asked for. Avoid extremes when possible.
The Jury Questionnaire is one of the 1st steps in the juror selection process. The Court uses the questionnaire responses to determine whether a citizen is qualified or exempt, based on the criteria set out in the Michigan Court Rules.
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.
