jury quiz Flashcards
what is the function of a jury?
they must reach its verdict by considering only the evidence introduced in court
what is a challenge of cause?
to screen out potential biases in juries.
2 reasons why counsel may make a challenge for cause
1) formed opinions on case
2) may not speak or understand english
who decides whether or not to accept a challenge for cause
the judge rules if the causes are valid.
which participants work with prospective jurors
the sheriff/ court clerk
how many jurors are there in a criminal trial
12 jurors
what qualifications must you have to serve as a juror in BC
1- canadian citizen
2- 18 years of age
3- resided in the province or territory for at least a year
4- speak french or english
5- mentally fit
if you have health reasons, what steps might you take to not serve on a jury
1- request medical exemption
2- seek a deferral
3- sub with another present jury at case
R.VBWAT
a) what did the crown challenge this particular jury selection procedure
a jury panel on the ground that the selection was not at random
RVBWAT
b) why might the sheriff have made a specific effort to select 52 aboriginal people for jury panel
aboriginal people are discriminated against the criminal justice system
RVBWAT
c) why did the court support the crowns challenge?
because it was not randomly selected
when you arrive to the courthouse as a possible juror, which person do you see first
sheriff or court officer
when would you expect to be sequestered
when there is a risk of outside interference
what happens when there are only 8 people on a criminal trial jury
a new trial must be ordered
if the trial is likely to last 30 days. how are you first notified of the length of trial and how much money are you likely to make
they are notified by the court providing info. $40 a day on the 11th day. $100 for 50+days
