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Purpose Of Trial Jury In Michigan
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What if I don't show up? You can be held in contempt of court, fined, or even jailed.
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.
(1) Members of the jury, now it is time for me to instruct you about the law you must follow in deciding this case. (2) I will start by explaining your duties and the general rules that apply in every criminal case. (3) Then I will explain the elements of the crimes that the defendant is accused of committing.
Additional reasons you may be excused from jury service include: A physical or mental impairment, caregiver, or breastfeeding mother - MUST have doctor's statement requesting exemption from jury service. Failure to do so will qualify you to serve.
After the jury instructions are read and/or given to the jury, the jury will retire to the jury room to deliberate. During deliberations, the jury will discuss the evidence, examine exhibits, review testimony, etc.
A request to be excused from jury service must be received by the Jury Department no later than 5 days before the start of your jury term. Excuse requests will be reviewed and decided by a federal judge. You will be notified once a decision is made. You are not considered excused until you are notified.
Jury instructions are directions from the judge to the jury regarding the applicable law specific to the case being tried. They serve as a guide to assist the jurors in understanding the legal and factual issues and in reaching a verdict.
When writing a jury excuse letter, directly state why you cannot serve and how serving would lead to hardship. Valid exemptions include being ill or disabled, being the sole guardian of young children, or being over the age of 70. Include documentation such as a doctor's note or a letter from an employer.
Jury questionnaires must be filled out completely and returned within 20 days of the postmark on questionnaire.
What are some of the best excuses people have used when they didn't want to show up for jury duty? You are not fluent in English. You are disabled, evidenced by a physician's attestation. You are hospitalized, again evidenced by a physician's attestation.