CH. 6 Flashcards
alderpeople
People elected to serve as members of the legislative body of a city.
alternate jurors
Additional jurors impaneled in case of sickness or removal of any of the regular
jurors who are deliberating.
array
The large group of people from which a jury is selected for a trial.
bench trial
A trial without a jury.
e. capital criminal case
A case in which the death penalty may be inflicted.
challenge
challenge for cause
A challenge of a juror made when it is believed that the juror does not stand indifferent.
challenge to the array
A challenge to the entire jury because of some irregularity in the selection of the jury.
foreperson
The presiding member of a jury who speaks for the group.
impaneled
Listed as members of the jury.
indifferent
Impartial, unbiased, and disinterested.
jurors
Members of a jury.
jury
A group of people selected according to law and sworn to determine the facts in a
case.
jury panel
The large group of people from which a jury is selected for a trial.
jury pool
The large group of people from which a jury is selected for a trial.
p. jury waived trial
A trial without a jury.
master
A lawyer appointed by the court to hear testimony in a case and report back to the
court his or her findings or conclusions.
motion in limine
A pretrial motion asking the court to prohibit the introduction of prejudicial evidence
by the other party.
motion to quash the array
A challenge to the entire jury because of some irregularity in the selection of the jury.
one day–one trial jury system
u. peremptory challenge
A challenge of a juror for which no reason need be given.
v. petit jury
The ordinary jury of 6 or 12 people used for the trial of a civil or criminal action.
pretrial hearing
selectpeople
