The Mississippi Petite Juror Handbook is a guide published by the Mississippi Supreme Court for potential petite jurors. It contains information about the jury selection process, expectations for jurors, and an explanation of jury service. It is a useful tool for potential jurors to understand their rights and responsibilities, to provide them with a better understanding of the jury system, and to help them be better prepared for jury service. The handbook also contains a list of frequently asked questions, a glossary of legal terms, and contact information for the jury office. There are two types of Mississippi Petite Juror Handbooks: one for adults and one for minors.
Mississippi Petit Juror Handbook
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Petit Juror Handbook
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The Petit jury listens to evidence offered during a trial and returns a verdict. A Grand jury does not appear in trial, but listens to evidence presented by an attorney for the government and determines from the evidence if sufficient probable cause exists for bringing formal criminal charges against an individual.
Jurors who fail to report for jury service without an approved excuse may be served by the United States Marshal with an order directing them to appear before a Judge to show cause why they should not be held in contempt of the Jury Service and Selection Act.
Petit Jury: A petit jury is a trial jury for both civil and criminal cases. The petit jury listens to evidence offered during a trial and returns a verdict. A verdict in a civil case may be a finding for the plaintiff or for the defendant.
Jurors who fail to report for jury service without an approved excuse may be served by the United States Marshal with an order directing them to appear before a Judge to show cause why they should not be held in contempt of the Jury Service and Selection Act.
Generally one is entitled to be excused from jury duty if he or she faces a personal hardship, business hardship, or has served on a jury in this court in the last two years. Further, a potential juror who is 65 years of age or older, may choose to be exempt from jury service.
All employees in Mississippi may take time off from work to respond to a jury duty summons. See Employees Qualified for the Leave. Employers do not have to compensate an employee for his or her time spent on jury duty.
Grand jurors and witnesses must take an oath to keep deliberations secret. Typically a grand jury panel sits for six months, meeting as often as necessary to consider criminal prosecutions and other matters required by law.
