jury Flashcards
how’s a juror selected
randomly , from electoral role
what vetting checks done to potential jurors
dbs hacks , routine crim record check
qualifications for jury service
age 18-73
resident in uk for at least 5 years since 13
whos disqulaified from jury service
mentally disordered people
certain criminal offenders
members of armed forces
how does someone reciveve their jury summons
summons sent to selected individuals
which court will a juror serve at
crown court
can you refuse jury service
no , expect if disqualified/ excused for reason
can you postpone it
yes but only for specific reasons
steps when you attend court for jury duty
- wait in jury assembly room
- jury officers call 15 names randomly
- usher takes selected jurors to court room
- 12 jurors randomly selected and take an oath
what happens when you enter courtroom
jurors challenged
12 jurors finalised , take oath
key facts about juries
unpaid
can be prosecuted for failing to attend
rarely serve more than once
role of juror in trial
- decide on the facts of case
- determine if defendant is guilty or not
- follow judges guidance on law
unanimous veridict
how long does it last
at least 2 weeks
what law sets out jury qualifications
juries act 1974
2 types of disqualification from jury service
- sentenced to life imprisonment
- extended sentence
who is disqualified for 10 years
anyone who in the last 10 years
served a prison sentence
received a suspended sebtebce
community sentence
currently on bail
