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Jury - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Legal Term * Petit Jury * Defined & Explained ... PETIT JURY - The ordinary trial jury of twelve persons whose duty it is to find facts as opposed to the grand jury whose duty it is to return an indictment. A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute.
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; Petit (Trial) Jury ... A civil petit jury consists of not less than 6 nor more than 12 jurors. ... A criminal petit jury consists of 12 jurors plus alternate jurors.
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If you have been summoned for a petit jury term you are to be available for the term date listed on your summons. If a questionnaire is included with your summons you are required by law to complete and return it within 5 days.
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You may wonder how you came to be called for jury duty. Your name was taken from the voter registration list of your parish, according to guidelines which assure a random selection from a fair cross-section of the community.
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petit jury also petty jury n. A jury that sits at civil and criminal trials. Also called trial jury ... 5min Related Video: petit jury ... Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: petit jury...
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Trial by jury came with the colonists from England. One of the grievances against the King of Great Britain listed in the Declaration of Independence was depriving the colonists ... Home » Jury Services » Petit Jury Handbook ... PETIT JURY HANDBOOK; See also: PETIT JURY HANDBOOK PDF version;; PETIT JURY PLAN...
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Petit Jury Service ... Jury Selection ... You will report for jury duty on the third floor of the Courthouse. When you exit the elevator, there will be signs directing you to the registration. Restrooms and telephones are available in the hallways of each floor.
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