What To Expect If Called As A Juror Flashcards
All citizens have obligation to serve as juror when _
Summoned
Your summons to appear as juror may come from _ or _
State court
Fed court
Jurors chosen by different means in different
Jurisdictions
Lawyers and judges have debated _ over the years
Merits of how jurors should be chosen
Voting lists and property ownership rolls produce group that _
Most involved in community
Number of _ has narrowed over the years
Exemptions as to why you cannot be a juror
Used to be so many exemptions that the only eligible jurors were _
Housewives
Goal of jury is to provide a trial by one’s _
Peers
When called as juror, you have opportunity to state any _
Problems you may have with the serving
The case that you are chosen for is a _
Draw
Once in courtroom, you are asked questions that would _
Disqualify you from service
Next, judge or lawyers conduct _ which determines biases
Voir dire
If case is going to last several days _ may be chosen
Alternative jurors
Judge may allow jurors to (2)
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