Juries Flashcards
Every year how may people are selected from the electron role?
450,000 people
How are they selected?
A computer selects those on the role aged 18-70
What fraction is it of being called for jury service?
1/6 in his or her lifetime
How do they know that they have been chosen?
They will revive a jury summons through the post advising them that they have been chosen
How long should a person reply within to the jury?
7 days
What happens if someone doesn’t reply to the jury summons?
It is a criminal offence and can be punished with a fine up to £1,000
Examples that jury service can be deterred
Hospital appointments
Weddings
What happens if the service is deterred?
They must undergo jury service within the next 12 months
How may times can deferral be granted?
Once
Who decides whether someone should be deferred?
Jury central summoning bureau
Who is not eligible to be a juror?
Armed forces
Mentally ill
Certain criminal convictions
When a jury is required, the court official will choose how may people?
15 from those called
Why are 15 people called when on 12 jurors sit?
In case a juror is unable to sit - they may know the D or anyone involved within the crime
How many days are jurors expected to sit?
10 working days
Do jurors require any legal knowledge?
No
