How are Federal Grand Juries selected?
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Federal law requires that a grand jury be selected at random from a fair cross section of thecommunity in the district or division in which the federal grand jury convenes. Thus, all citizens havean equal opportunity and obligation to serve.Pursuant to law, the names of prospective grand jurors are drawn at random from lists ofregistered voters or lists of actual voters, or other sources when necessary, under proceduresdesigned to ensure that all groups in the community will have a fair chance to serve. Those personswhose names have been drawn and who are not exempt or excused from service are summoned toappear for duty as grand jurors. When these persons appear before the court, the presiding judgemay consider any further requests to be excused. The judge will then direct the selection of 23qualified persons to become the members of the grand jury.
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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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The Orleans Parish website doesn't make much of an effort to answer the question, but the process is similar to the selection procedure used in neighboring counties, like Jefferson County, across the river.\n\nThe following passage is from the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's website (linked below):\n\nThe names of all licensed drivers and registered voters in Jefferson Parish are placed into the jury-management computer system operated by the clerk of court. The combined list is updated each year to account for address changes, name changes, additions, and deletions. The computer runs comparisons to eliminate duplicate names and then randomly selects the names of those who will be mailed questionnaires, upon request by the Jury Commission. \n\nThe questionnaire is designed to identify those citizens who are qualified to serve as jurors. The questionnaire also allows those who are entitled to a legal exemption to claim it, if they so wish. \n\nThe names of all qualified individuals are then entered into the computer's juror database, from which potential jurors are randomly selected and summoned for jury duty.
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State and federal statutory laws or rules of procedure.\n\nIn a criminal case, federal law and most states' laws provide for a 12-member jury.  The Supreme Court, however, has held that a state could provide that you can be convicted by a vote of 9 out of 12 jurors; this is not unconstitutional.  (Johnson v. Louisiana (1972) 406 U.S. 356, 359 [92 S.Ct. 1620, 32 L.Ed.2d 152].)  It has also held that a state could provide that you can be convicted by a vote of 6 out of 6 jurors.  (Williams v. Florida (1970) 399 U.S. 78 [90 S.Ct. 1893, 26 L.Ed.2d 446].)\n\nIt follows that a jury as small as six must be okay in a civil case.  Accordingly, in a federal civil case, you may have as few as six jurors.  Some states have likewise set a minimum somewhere below 12, or have allowed nonunanimous verdicts (e.g., in California, you get 12 jurors, but you can win by a 9-to-3 vote).
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I'm not sure about your first question.\n\nThe grand jury has to agree 100%  otherwise it would be considered a hung-jury and either sent to a higher court or considered a mistrial.
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It basically means that a majority of the Grand Jurors believed that the Prosecutor showed, by a preponderance of the evidence,  that a crime was committed and a certain individual, and/or individuals, committed it.  That's it.  It's then up to the trial judge or jury to determine, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a particular person or persons committed the aforesaid crime.\nThe Prosecutor doesn't hold the case over - the Grand Jury does.  The Prosecutor simply presents it and the jurors make the decision.
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One does not. Only a Law enforcement agency can initiate a Grand Jury Investigation. Your best bet is to contact your states attorney generals office or a local law enforcement agency.
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Definetly because 12 people are selected for a Jury and they have to weigh the evidence presented by both sides.\n\nNot to mention in Criminal cases all 12 Jurors have to vote either Guilty or not Guilty and if even 1 votes differently than the rest then the Jury is officially Deadlocked.
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Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, like every other Administration cabinet position.\nThe Nominee isn't required to be an attorney.
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There are 9 justices on the Supreme Court and each has a life appointment...they'll keep their job until they die or choose to retire.  When there is an opening on the court nominees are named by the President and then the Senate decides whether or not to confirm the nomination.  After that, they're on the court.  As far as each individual justice goes, the best information is directly from the source:  http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/biographiescurrent.pdf
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There are no qualifications for the position. The President nominates someone and the Senate approves or disapproves of him. However, since the advent of the modern law school (relatively recent), basically all the justices have had law degrees. James F. Byrnes was the last appointed to have not had one.
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There is no set number.  A list of nominees goes to the voters, and only those who receive a 75% vote are elected.
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Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President subject to the approval of the Senate. To ensure an independent Judiciary and to protect judges from partisan pressures, the Constitution provides that judges serve during "good Behavior," which has generally meant life terms.How would congress elect a judge its unconstitutional for the obvious reason the Congress is partisan by the majority party.Beside how could Bill Clinton have invited Monica in for a hummer,if congress was listening in ,wouldn't that be tacky.\nYour not the brightest bulb in the chandelier are you?Nothing personal but you might want to get educated on the U.S political system and process before you suggest overturning the constitution.
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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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Grand Juries are convened for approximately a term (which is about a month).  Unless it is a special Grand Jury which could sit for longer (until the reason it was set up is over.)\n\nA Grand Jury, depending on you location, will hear many cases.  In some areas the have AM, PM and ALL DAY grand juries.  AM meets from 10-1, PM 2-5 and ALL DAY from 10-5.\n\nI hope this helps.
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1.) Only certain crimes are eligible for the death penalty. The jury must first find the defendant guilty of an eligible crime (with aggrivating factors if required by the state).\n\n2.) To my knowledge, all states as well as the federal government require a jury to vote unanimously for the death penalty. This is why prospective jurors are asked if they would apply the death penalty if it was called for by law.
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A jury is used as a guideline for the judge. Many judges are pursuaded by the jury and follow what a jury says. But jury selection is key, if you get a liberal jury who finds a without a doubt criminal innocent, the judge will overrule this decision. Judges without juries are much more strict and follow thier own guidelines. Juries help the judge see the publics view about this persons alleged crime. This is why a criminal demand a trial by jury of 12, it is to help soften the sentence.