Jury System Flashcards
1
Q
What is a jury
A
A randomly selected panel of 12-15 adults who are summoned to decide on a verdict at a criminal trial
2
Q
Eligibility
A
18-70
Must live in the zone
3
Q
Ineligible
A
A person who is mentally or physically unfit to carry out the role
Non-fluent people
4
Q
Disqualified
A
Conflict of interest
Criminal records
Current awaiting trial
5
Q
3rd schedule ineligibility
A
Police Governor Member of executive arm Member of legislative arm Practicing lawyers People important to their jobs
6
Q
2 reasons these people are excluded
A
People in the justice system are excluded to ensure freedom from bias
People in important public positions must be seen as removed from day to day operations
7
Q
People who can be excused
A
People who need to be in their jobs
Religious members
Conscientious objector
People who know the defendant
Heavily pregnant people
