2007-10-25 05:45:45 · 9 answers · asked by Coper 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You must be over 18 and cannot have been convicted of a felony. You do not have to be registered to vote; that is just one of the places they pull names from. Having a driver's license and paying property taxes will also get you on the jury list.
2007-10-25 05:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Mac 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most jurisdictions have a minimum age requirement of 18. Other than that, no special qualifications are required. Each attorney and possibly the judge will question you to see if you are "appropriate" for the case at hand.
2007-10-25 05:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to be too stupid to get out of jury duty.
That is the scariest part of the american legal system. A jury of my peers? How bout NOOOOO...
Your life rests in the hands of 12 people too dang dumb to get out of jury duty...and people that stupid are NOT my peers.
Good thing i am not a criminal
2007-10-25 05:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by flaming_liberal415 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Being resistered to vote is not a requirement. Some people don't register in order to avoid being selected. it doesn't work that way.
2007-10-25 05:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appearing gullible helps. If either shark believes you can think for yourself they will kick you off the jury.
2007-10-25 05:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, common sense and the ability to understand the language used in court.
2007-10-25 05:53:24 · answer #6 · answered by howie r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just your summons and a certain attitutde that the lawyers are looking for
2007-10-25 05:49:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you have to be registered to vote. Otherwise it is up to the lawyers who they want to pick in jury selection.
2007-10-25 05:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You must be of sound mind.
That's about it.
2007-10-25 05:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋