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Demand Trial By Jury In Florida
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The grounds for a permanent excuse include: Persons 70 years of age or older; Persons having active care and custody of a child or children under 10 years of age whose health and/or safety would be jeopardized by their absence for jury service; Persons who are essential to the care of aged or infirm persons;
The right to jury trial is invoked with regard to serious crimes, rather than petty ones. Serious crimes are those in which the potential jail sentence is at least 6 months. Where multiple charges are filed, the aggregate jail time may be more than 6 months' incarceration.
Florida law takes jury service seriously—ignoring your summons can result in both legal penalties and disruption to the justice system. Below, we've outlined the consequences, your legal responsibilities, and your options if you're unable to attend.
In Florida, most criminal cases are decided by a jury of peers. However, in some circumstances, a defendant may opt for a non-jury trial, also known as a bench trial, where the judge alone determines the outcome.
Jury service is a necessary civic duty and is required by law. The goal of Florida law is that a jury be composed of a fair cross section of the community, working individuals, retirees, members of different sexes, as well as social backgrounds, to constitute a legal jury for the civil and criminal courts.
Jurors requesting to be excused must log into Clearview Juror Portal and register. Once you have completed your registration, you will have the option to request an excusal or disqualification from jury service for your current summons.
'Demand for Speedy Trial' Once filed, the defendant must be brought to trial within 50 days after the demand, although trial may commence in fewer than 50 days. A written Demand for Speedy Trial can drastically shorten the 90 and 175 day deadlines applicable in a conventional misdemeanor or felony case.
One of the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Florida and United States Constitution is the right to a trial by jury. The courts of this state cannot function without civic minded citizens answering the call to democracy and serving on a jury.