2006-07-01 09:38:41 · 7 answers · asked by metashockwave 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
http://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/jury/grandbook.asp
Do people even realize that a quick Yahoo search turns up answers quicker than waiting for the process of postin here and hoping the right answer comes up?
2006-07-01 09:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by PALADIN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Federal or Country Grand Juries? They are both selected differently.
2006-07-07 02:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the theory.
In reality, they're mostly older (retired, because it takes a lot of time) and tend toward white suburbanites. The reason is, most jurisdictions let people out of grand jury duty for stuff like job obligations, kids, and especially any criminal background.
So... the real "average" person has some criminal background... but grand jurors don't. Average people have a job or kids... etc.
2006-07-01 09:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're selected from the voter registration records. Only registered voters are called for grand or petit jury.
2006-07-01 09:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by J P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They used to be selected by those who voted, now it is more common by drivers license!
Average. Hmmm! They come from all walks but the rich usually get out of serving!
Funny how they do nothing for the country but take!
2006-07-01 09:42:23 · answer #5 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are average citizens, at least as far as I know. It's part of the whole trial by a group of peers thing.
2006-07-01 09:42:25 · answer #6 · answered by trinitytough 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, just regular citizens
2006-07-01 09:41:30 · answer #7 · answered by heidielizabeth69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋