What is involved when being seqesterd in jury duty?
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Ive never been on jury duty but from what i've heard it involves total concentration on the case presented before you. That means you are away from family, friends, tv, radio, even religion (your bible)...basically anything from the outside world that can influence your decision. Your role is to hear all the evidence brought by both sides of the law and give a totally unbiased opinion. Being a sequestered juror is a very important thing! It will probably be very hard at first, but hopefully by the end u will feel fulfilled as a citizen. Think about it this way, if your life/death hung on jurors, wouldn't you want them to care and thier decision to be fair? Good luck!
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28 USC 1866 (g). There are also state laws that require jury service in state courts, i.e NRS 6.040.
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No one but a juror may be in the jury deliberation room. This is why it is so important that the judge determine what evidence is admissible before the trial begins. If a juror believes other jurors are considering irrelevant evidence, the juror should inform the judge, who would instruct them of their consitutional responsibility and so forth. If a judge believes a jury did not consider the evidence properly, he/she can vacate the verdict, which is very rarely done, for obvious reasons.
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Not in the US.  You don't have to swear it on the bible, but you do have to take an oath.  I believe you would be held in contempt of court if you refused, as it amounts to refusing to serve on a jury when summoned for jury duty.
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Hi,\nIf you mean what is there job then i can help. Juries in america and canada are chosen from a databank - usually a mailing list. They are asked to attend court and must do so. They are paid very little compensation, but it is a civic duty so, thats not a serious issue. Juries are charged with the duty of deciding ones fate after all the evidence is presented by the crown prosecutor/district attorney and defence lawyers. Juries have to decide beyond a reasonable doubt that the individual is guilty. Also, juries, in Canada, are not allowed to speak about the experience whereas jurors in the US are allowed to discuss the case in length. Juries are often sequestered, which means they cannot have contact with the public or there families (during the case) as the judicial process must be impartial and free from outside influence. Juries can consist of 6,8, or 12 depending on the state, but in Canada juries are often 12 members and the decision must be unanimous and if not, its called a "hung jury". Additionally, juries are made of lay people from the community hence, jury of your peers. Also, there is such a term called "jury nullification, which means that the jury doesn't like the law and feel for the accused they will decide based on there opinion and not the law. For example, see R v. Morgentaler 1985 (Canadian case on abortion). I am sure there is more, but i cannot recall. Ciao from Canada.
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fifth amendmant.\n\nNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
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Once they arrive for a jury pool, and are selected to serve on the jury. In addition, the minimum age for being selected even for a jury pool is 18. Furthermore, failure to appear once you have been issued a summons for Jury Duty will result in a Bench Warrant for your arrest. It is your civic duty. My own opinion, I always vote guilty. Too many times does a criminal get away with the crime they committed due to technicalities. So, it's my way of evening up the odds. :)
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Depending on the laws of your state, you could be in contempt of court; subject to fines and possible jail time. If jury duty presents a hardship to you, you should contact the clerk of courts and explain why you can't attend. It used to be in my state (Ohio) that if you were a member of the clergy, officer of the court (attorney) or physician, you were excused automatically. They changed that; I don't know what your state laws/local rules provide, but simply ignoring the summons is not a good idea.
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I have on several occasions.\nUsually depending on your locality, it may be different.\nIn Los Angeles, basically on your first day, the only day,  you need to show up, it is all about being signed in.\nThey give you a brief run down of what is expected of you, and show you a short documentary of what happens in court.\nOnce that is over, you sit and wait. There are usually about 100 people there, and  you sit and wait, until your name is called.\nThen you go to a court room, where you are asked questions by the Judge, who will tell you what his trial is all about, and how long it will probably take.\nYou can tell the judge, that because of the length of the case, and pressing problems you may have, that you can't sit on that jury. You will be excused and returned to the waiting room, for another possible trial.\nIf the trial is a short one, usually three to four days, and you can sit on that trial, you will be held there for questions by the Attorneys. They will decide on whether they wish you to be on their jury panel.\nThen if you are accepted, you will be given a date and time to show up for that trial.\nIf not, it's back to the waiting room again.\nUsually, the day lasts from eight in the morning to five in the evening, with breaks in the morning, lunch and an afternoon break.\nIf you aren't called for a trial duty, by five o'clock, the jurors are released to go home.\nYou are only required to spend the one day in Jury pool.\nIn Los Angeles, when you reveive your summons, it gives you a pool number, and a telephone number, to call each day, for a period of one week. When they call, they will give you the numbers of those who have to come to Court the following day. If your number is called, you show up the next morning and the above happenings, will occur.\nAt the end of the day, if not chosen, you will receive a statement, stating you have completed your Jury duty, and will not be needed for one more year.\nSo far, I haven't sat on a trial, so someone else may have to fill you in on that.\nCheck your Courts website, they have all that information there, as what to wear etc. \nGood luck.
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1.  usually about $25.00 for the day\n2.  Usually one day, unless you get selected for a trial\n3.  if you are incapacitated or mentally ill or some handicaps \n4.  I think the mentally ill are automatically disqualified, mentally handicapped\n\nTry this website:  http://www.jud.state.ct.us/faq/jury.html
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OK, first I'll answer your question, then I have to get on my soapbox again.  (I'll warn you when I get there so you can stop reading if you want).\n\nJury duty is a requirement of citizenship.  When summoned into court, you must appear or be subject to (which means sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't) a warrant being issued for your arrest.  I know some counties are really cracking down now on jury dodgers while others still let it slide.  And yes, I have seen it happen where a whole group ignored their summons and they were all brought before the court and offered an option of either paying $5000, serving 5 days in jail or signing up for jury duty (amazing all of them signed up.)\nWhen you go in for jury duty, each court will have a specified list of exceptions (financial hardship etc.) which can either then excuse your service for that year or postpone it for a time. (not everyone is called every year - its' random, but you only have to serve once in a year's time max.) Again, that will vary by court.  Remember though that any questioning done or forms filled out on those exceptions are done under penalty of perjury (a crime) so those who lie, could be caught although I am not sure if that has ever happened or if it has how prevalent it is.\n \nSoapbox time.\nThe ONLY requirement for citizenship is jury duty.  YES it is inconvenient as hell.  BUT, if you or one of your family was in a situation where you needed the court system, I bet you'd hope for good people to come do their duty, right?\nWe are not required to serve in the armed forces and voting is not mandatory, SO, if your life is a little messed up for a couple weeks, it seems to me to be a small price to pay for the freedoms we have. And those who can but refuse to serve are awfully petty and not carrying their weight.
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Don't. It is your civic duty. Some employers even pay you your regular pay while your gone. That means you could get a little mini paid vacation. Even if not you shouldn't try to get out of it.\n\nIf you have a legit. reason not to participate in jury duty, that reason alone should be enough to get you off. ex: If you know one of the parties personally. If that is the case you can not be a part of the jury because you would not be impartial.
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This is a very large subject because there are many different types of Trial circumstances some with juries and some without.  In general the defendant has the right to request (and receive) a jury trial.  There are many different types of juries such as:\n\nAdvisory Jury\nCommon Jury \nForeign Jury\nGrand Jury\nPetit Jury\nSpecial Jury\nTraverse Jury\nCoroner’s Jury\nSheriff’s Jury\n\nPer Black’s Law Dictionary: “A Jury is a certain number of men and women selected according to law, and sworn to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence to be laid before them.” \n\n“A jury is a body of persons temporarily selected from the citizens of a particular district, and invested with power to present or indict a person for a public offense, or to try a question of fact.”\n\nFurther. . . . .\n\n“A jury trial is a matter or cause before jury as opposed to trial before a judge.  Such right is guaranteed with respect to criminal cases (re: Article 3, Section 2, Clause 3. of the U.S. Constitution) and with respect to ‘suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed 20 dollars’ by the Seventh Amendment.  Such right is also preserved by rule of court (Federal Civil Code paragraph 38) and by the Fifth Amendment which provide inter alia for indictment by grand jury, and the Sixth Amendment which contains further specifications respecting jury trial in criminal cases.  In addition, state constitutions provide for right to jury trial and the Supreme Court has held that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees a right of jury trial in all state criminal cases which – were they to be tried in federal court – would come within the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee (re: Duncan v. Louisiana)”\n\n“The right to ‘jury trial’ of controverted issues implies a trial by an impartial and qualified jury.  (re: Alexander v. R. D. Crier & Sons Co.)”\n\nUnless the defendant doesn’t want a jury trial or, it is something like a magistrate without a jury, such as a speeding ticket or small claims court, (although one can be requested) there will be a jury. \n\nLet me further offer, those who issue bumper sticker comments about how bad things are (such as asserting that the courts are so corrupt and unfair) usually have no idea as to what they are saying.
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The list is random and you cannot find out when you will be called for the questioning; they just keep calling the prospective jurors to ask them questions until they find 12 that they think will be  qualified.  \n\nIf you do become one of those, then when they ask you questions, be a lil bias or ask them to clarify it because you dont understand....That way, the attorneys will send you home.  Very easy...hehehe....\n\nby the way dont mention that you have a planned vacation coming up...they will probrably give you a hard time knowing you are just trying to get away from it.
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Both sides present the basic facts of the case. The judge then determines if there is probable cause to believe you commited the crime. If he finds that way, then you will then be held to answer. In other words, a jury trial will be set in the matter. \n\nOther matters can be dealt with on the day of a preliminary hearing, such as bail reductions/increases and/or release terms.
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I was once asked for jury duty but was not selected.\nI would love to sit on a jury, especially if it is an interesting case.\nIt is a good way to find out how our legal system works or doesn't work.\nHowever, would not relish sitting in court for months on end.\nIn Canada, an employer cannot deduct pay if you have been picked as a juror.
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In Georgia, they issue a warrant for your arrest.  After being arrested, you have to explain to a judge why you did not respond to your jury summons.  You can be fined and/or jailed for failure to do jury duty.