criminal jury
Verdict-rendering citizen panel
A criminal jury is a group of citizens selected to hear evidence in a criminal trial and determine whether the defendant is guilty.
In the United States, criminal juries typically consist of twelve members who must reach a unanimous verdict.
Distinguished from a civil jury, which decides non-criminal disputes like lawsuits over contracts or injuries.
- verdictOfficial court decision
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- deliberationCareful weighing of choices
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
- foremanWorker who directs others
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- jury trialjuror selection, voir dire, venire, empanelment, impanelment
criminal juryjudge
One who decides
bench trial · magistrate · judicial panel · judicial officer
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