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Purpose Of Trial Jury In Wake
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Jury service is a civic duty. A jury decides the facts of a case in ance with principles of the law as explained by a judge. Jurors listen to testimony, review evidence, and render decisions in civil and criminal trials.
Excuses will be granted ONLY for reasons of compelling personal hardship. Requests for excuses and postponements for jury duty must be made by electronically using the requested online form, or by mail or fax. Your request CANNOT be handled by telephone.
The advantages of a trial by jury include: Jurors don't know all the rules. Although the judge and opposing counsel can prevent improper evidence and questions from getting through, they cannot catch all of them. Jurors listen to their emotions.
The goal of jury deliberation is agreement on a verdict, but no juror should try to force another to adopt his/her position. Courteous and reasonable discussion will usually make it possible to reach agreement.
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.
The jury must determine what the true facts are. On that basis, the jury has only to determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty of each offense charged. The subsequent sentencing is the sole responsibility of the judge.
Petit juries, also known as trial juries, decide both criminal and civil cases. In a criminal case, a petit jury decides whether the Government has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime as charged.
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.
Some notable examples of jury misconduct in California include: Speaking to outside parties about the case at hand; Conducting unapproved, independent research about the case; Conspiring with other members of the jury in an inappropriate manner; and.
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.