2006-12-30 12:43:54 · 14 answers · asked by tomasellicm 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Twelve
2006-12-30 12:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by foxymangray 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
12
2006-12-30 20:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by llamedos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies depending on a lot of things. In a Misdemeanor - most States require 6 - although some go with a Judge only.
In a Felony - punishment in excess of one year - the Defendant is entitled to 12 - although some States are trying to mess with this.
It's tough to round up enough potential jurors to try to find 12 unbiased citizens. Some jury "pools" can exceed 250.
The above examples are for criminal trials.
In a civil trial - you're usually entitled to 6 - although, once again, some States are trying to completely do away with juries in civil cases.
It's different in the Federal system. I THINK it's 12, but I'm not sure, and often it's a bench trial - JUDGE only.
Most States are doing their best to do away with automatic exemptions.
These numbers are for petit, or trial, juries. State Grand Juries are a majority of 23.
2006-12-30 21:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
12
2006-12-30 21:06:13 · answer #4 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
12
2006-12-30 20:52:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Petit Jury or trial jury hears the evidence in a case and decides the disputed facts and usually consists of 12 Jurors, although in Scotland 15 jurors are allotted.
2006-12-30 20:46:20 · answer #6 · answered by Elerth Morrow ™ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
12........as in 12 angry men?
The number of jurors must be a specified size, usually twelve, though there are fifteen in Scottish juries and in some legal systems smaller cases may require only six. Since there is always the possibility of jurors not completing the trial for health or other reasons, often some alternate jurors are nominated, who will also follow the trial (but do not take part in deciding the verdict), as a precaution in case a new juror is needed part way through the trial (most often used when the trial will be lengthy or high-profile).
2006-12-30 20:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by Confuzzled 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
That depends. In many states, 14. At the end of the trial, two are excused - these are the alternates, and are included to ensure if someone gets ill or is removed from the jury for cause, the trial can still continue.
There are also different rules in countries other than the USA.
2006-12-30 22:53:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
12 jurors in a jury
2006-12-30 20:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by Math Teacher 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the U.S, up to twelve, they also choose a couple of alternate jurors, just in case something happens (such as a medical illness) to one of the original jurors, the alternates will sit in on the entire trial but if nothing happens to one of the originals, they don't give their verdict. There are six on a civil Jury.
2006-12-30 20:56:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe 12.
2006-12-30 21:00:23 · answer #11 · answered by Catherine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋