Indiana Competence - Unanimous Verdict

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Sample Jury Instruction - This sample jury instruction, states that the jury's decision must be unanimous.

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If the jury aren't sure that the defendant is guilty then they must find them 'not guilty'. The jury are asked by the judge to reach a unanimous verdict - that means, they should all agree on whether the defendant is 'guilty' or 'not guilty'.

The first permits individuals who are 75 years of age or over to claim an exemption under IC 33-28-5-18(d). The second is a narrow exception for individuals who serve on active military duty in the armed forces or Indiana National Guard under IC 10-16-16-1.

A person appointed to serve as special judge under a local rule must accept jurisdiction in the case unless the appointed special judge is disqualified pursuant to the Code of Judicial Conduct, ineligible for service under this rule, or excused from service by the Indiana Supreme Court.

In Indiana, persons are selected at random from a jury pool complied by the State of Indiana using information from the bureau of Motor Vehibles and the Indiana Department of Revenue.

Thirty states allow a non-unanimous verdict to be effective in civil cases; the most common rule (in 16 states) allows a verdict based on 5/6ths of the jury. Only a minority of states retain the unanimous verdict requirement for civil cases.

Not suffering from a physical or mental disability that prevents you from performing your duties as a juror in a satisfactory manner. Not under guardianship because of mental incapacity. Not a person who has had your right to vote revoked and not yet reinstated as the result of a felony conviction.

Proper attire showing respect for the court ie: slacks, jeans, shirts, dresses, etc. without holes; no shorts or tank tops.

Yes, jury duty is mandatory, and you must attend; however, it is not technically illegal for someone to fail to appear, so there are no criminal consequences.

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