In all likelihood, she would be dismissed during the voir dire process, at which time neither the defense nor the prosecution needs to give a reason for dismissal.
I imagine it would be easy to appeal a conviction in a case where a juror (who is supposed to be able to participate in deliberations) has a serious stuttering problem.
2006-12-27 10:45:49
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answered by Anonymous
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She is qualified. If selected, she will be sitting on a jury and does not speak. The lawyers will ask potential jurors questions. She may be disqualified after answering the lawyers' questions.
There are some medical reasons to be released from jury duty. I am not sure what they are in your state. Your sister may need to produce evidence of this to the courthouse.
Otherwise, she may need to serve. Since she will be listening, this may not be too much of a challenge for her.
2006-12-28 12:15:14
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answered by Lizzie 5
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except for the initial jury selection wherein they go through and ask questions to see if each side chooses or rejects that juror , there isn't a whole lot of talking but rather listening until the jury deliberates - I would say no; I knew someone who had a urinary problem and the judge told him ok to serve just raise hand if he had to go ; everyone has an equal shot regardless
2006-12-27 10:56:31
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answered by sml 6
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The part of jury duty that might be a problem is if there is any heated discussions during deliberation.
You don't say what type of trial. If it something like where the death sentence is possible, she might want to get out of it.
Or she might want to do it. Its really her call. If you question it too much, she may feel that you do not have confidence in her to handle it.
2006-12-28 12:54:16
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answered by John Hightower 5
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Most of the time you just sit there and listen. You only need to speak when your in the private jury room to vote Guilty or Not Guilty.
2006-12-28 11:08:27
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answered by Speedoguy 3
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i'd attend artwork and resume back on monday. because you at the on the spot are not doing the jury duty element friday, and also you're basically excused for jury duty-now to not have time for yerself. X3
2016-12-01 05:53:54
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answered by jaffar 4
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A jury does not speak they listen. I assume your sister is not deaf and thus is qualified to serve.
2006-12-28 22:25:02
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answered by Anonymous
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If she can listen and think, she'll make a fine juror. If her stuttering is so bad that she can't communicate verbally, she can always communicate in written form. I'm sure there are people who are mute, and can't speak at all who have served on juries.
I thought there were effective treatment options for stuttering? no?
2006-12-27 10:29:38
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answered by FrederickS 6
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jury duty is about listening not talking, no effect on the ability to do it,
2006-12-28 16:37:31
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answered by mhp_wizo_93_418 7
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The jury doesn't talk, they only listen.
2006-12-27 10:28:33
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answered by Anonymous
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