2007-05-20 08:32:02 · 9 answers · asked by Katiedid 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
The Supreme Court has no jury. Their sole purpose is to interpret law, particularly Constitutional law. A jury is a trier of fact, not law. They decide on guilt or innocence based on the facts of a case. The Supreme Court does not decide whether a person is guilty or innocence, but rather the decisions made by lower court judges concerning the law.
A Grand Jury is composed of a number of individuals chosen by a district attorney. They decide whether there is sufficient probable cause to proceed with a trial. They do not determine guilt or innocence. They will either indict the defendant, or not indict him. If he is indicted, then he is bound for trial. If they return a "no bill of indictment" then the charges are dropped. They can also decide to upgrade or downgrade a charge.
2007-05-20 19:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by LawDawg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a grand jury simply determines if there is enough evidence to go on with a trial. Anyway, when you reach the Supreme Court you don't have a jury, instead you have 9 justices.
2007-05-20 08:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by newy0rkbabygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure exactly which grand jury you're talking about, but the Supreme Court has no jury. Just the Justices.
2007-05-21 06:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A grand jury is a jury that indicts somebody accused of a crime. The Supreme court his the highest court in state or country
2007-05-20 08:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by Lt_Cmdr_USN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Here is a bit of background. Most counties or judicial jurisdictions have a body, generally appointed for one year, that has the authority to review complaints against the cities, counties, and in some instances the state. The sitting jury can also be asked to hear information relating to criminal proceedings. Exact duties of "Grand Juries" varies from State to State.
2007-05-20 09:01:03 · answer #5 · answered by Bobbi D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a grand jury is a group who listens to a pre-trial hearing and determines if there is enough evidence to allow for an actual trial. I believe the number of jurors on a grand jury differs by state, but usually there are six grand jurors.
2007-05-20 08:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by timryan25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-05-20 08:35:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-05-20 08:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it ain't
2007-05-20 08:38:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋