role of the jury Flashcards
1
Q
what is the role of the jury
A
-juries are fundamental part of the justice system
2
Q
how many people are chosen at random to jury at a criminal trial
A
12
3
Q
what are juries required to do
A
-listen and observe court proceedings
- deliberate in secret and return a verdict
- they dont have to provide reasoning for their verdict
4
Q
Qualifications of the jury
A
-must be 18
-canadian citizen
-resident of the province for a year
5
Q
when can people be exepted for jury
A
-religious reasons
-financial reasons
-health issues
-been jury 2 years prior
