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Right To A Jury Trial For Civil Cases In Cook
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In Illinois, jury decisions must be unanimous. This means that all jurors must agree with the result. All jury trials have a judge overseeing the trial. The judge decides what evidence is allowed, enforces the rules that the parties must follow, and instructs the jury on the law.
Except in family law cases, the right to a jury trial is guaranteed for most types of court cases. In criminal cases, the right to a jury trial is guaranteed unless the defendant waives it. In civil cases, you must demand a jury trial if you want your case to be decided by a jury. You must make the request right away.
Felonies, being the more serious category of crime, almost always qualify for a jury trial due to the potential for severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences. Misdemeanors, while still serious, often carry less severe punishments and, as a result, may not always necessitate a jury trial.
How are jurors selected for jury service? Every year the Jury Commission office receives a list of names that have been randomly selected from drivers license, voter s registration, and Illinois ID card. This list is obtained from the AOIC (Administrative Office of Illinois Courts) in Springfield, Illinois.
You can be excused from jury service depending on the circumstances. Some valid reasons include: You have a medical condition and jury service presents a hazard to your health. You are an active member of the military.