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Greetings Scholars on this Padlet you will find resources that you need to assist you in your Jury Duty writing and presentations. By the end of the year I would like you all to create a Padlet, I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

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Greetings Scholars on this Padlet you will find resources that you need to assist you in your Jury Duty writing and presentations. By the end of the year I would like you all to create a Padlet, I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

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Why would Steve want a jury of his peers?

To have a jury of peers means that the people on the jury can relate to you. They either come from a similar background as you or have an understanding of how you grew or the conditions you live.

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The Jury played an important role in this case, would it have been different if a different Jury was present. 

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The Jury played an important role in this case, would it have been different if a different Jury was present. 

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Newsela | No indictment by grand jury in shooting of Ferguson teen

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Anger erupted after a Missouri policeman was not indicted. Michael Brown's family asked people to "channel your frustration in ways that will make a positive change."

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Newsela | Mistrial declared in case of unarmed black man shot by white police officer

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Take a look at this one. Should juries be far? Thoughts? 

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Take a look at this one. Should juries be far? Thoughts? 

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Newsela | The color of law: Can white jurors fairly decide fate of black defendants?

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Can white jurors be objective with black defendants?

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How did the jury effect this case? Why would the jury be important? 

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How did the jury effect this case? Why would the jury be important? 

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Newsela | Dylann Roof receives death penalty for hate-crime murders in Charleston

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Mass murderer to receive death penalty for hate crime.

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Who can serve on a jury?

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Imagine you are on trial for murder, why would you want a jury of your peers? 

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Imagine you are on trial for murder, why would you want a jury of your peers? 

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You can re-watch this video and take notes if you want more information about the types of Juries and what they do! 

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You can re-watch this video and take notes if you want more information about the types of Juries and what they do! 

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Knowledge Seminar - Jury Service Overview

quenton martin on October 24 2019

This video is an overview of jury service and what to expect if called for jury duty. This segment was originally aired on "Knowledge Seminar: An Inside Look at Jury Trials".

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quenton martin on October 24 2019 This video is an overview of jury service and what to expect if called for jury duty. This segment was originally aired on "Knowledge Seminar: An Inside Look at Jury Trials".

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Should I report to jury duty if I am selected? What if I have to work?, should I still go? 

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Should I report to jury duty if I am selected? What if I have to work?, should I still go? 

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Has anyone in your family ever been in trouble with the law?
Why would they want a fair jury?
Why should people serve on the jury rather can skipping out?

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More information on Juries from South Carolina 

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More information on Juries from South Carolina 

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Jurors perform a vital role in the American system of justice. The protection of our rights and liberties is largely achieved through the teamwork of judge and jury who, working together in a common effort, put into practice the principles of our great heritage of freedom. The judge determines the law to be applied in the case while the jury decides the facts. Thus, in a very important way, jurors become a part of the court itself.

Persons are notified of jury duty by mail when they receive an official Summons to appear for a term of court. Jurors are not recalled after service for one term of court. The summons mailing contains a map to the courthouse, information regarding parking, accommodations if an overnight stay is necessary, as well as the procedure to request a hardship excuse. In most cases there will be a questionnaire which must be completed within three days. Click here to submit the form online.

Types and Terms of Service

Petit Jurors are summoned to serve on civil and criminal jury trials held in the District Court. A civil jury consists of six to twelve members. Criminal trials require twelve jurors with a minimum of one alternate. All juries are drawn on the first day you report. If you are not selected, your jury service will be over that day. If selected, a juror serves an average of three to five days during a term of court.

Grand Jurors convene monthly for one to three days during the 12-18 month term of service. The sessions are held in secrecy to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant a true bill of indictment. This is the initial stage of a criminal proceeding. The U.S. Attorney currently has five grand juries; two meet in Columbia, and one each meets in Florence, Charleston and Greenville.

Compensation

The daily attendance fee is $50.00 payable to all jurors including U.S. Postal Service employees. Full time federal government employees do not receive an attendance fee. Round trip mileage is paid at the rate indicated on the summons. A subsistence fee is paid to anyone residing more than 80 miles from the courthouse if an overnight stay is required. The amount of the subsistence fee varies depending on location and season. Parking garage fees, if incurred, will also be reimbursed. A check for attendance, mileage and subsistence, if any, will be mailed to your home address approximately three weeks after jury selection. A separate check will be issued if your service is required for a trial.

Absentees

Jurors who fail to report as directed can be ordered to appear before the court to show cause for his/her failure to comply with the summons. Any person who fails to appear pursuant to such order or who fails to show good cause for noncompliance with the summons may be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned not more than three days, ordered to perform community service, or any combination thereof.

Jury Areas

The District of South Carolina is divided into four large jury areas which may require travel to a courthouse some distance from one's home. Since all jurors are selected randomly by computer, a person may be summoned to a courthouse which is not the closest Federal Courthouse to his/her home.

Employment Rights

Federal jurors are protected against discharge or coercion by employers as a result of being called for jury duty. District courts have jurisdiction of these civil actions. A mechanism is provided for the appointment and compensation of counsel for jurors claiming violation by their employers and whose claims are found to have probable merit. The court will provide a certificate of service showing attendance for jurors whose employers require them.

Reporting

Jurors are provided with a toll-free number, 866-865-8152, and dialing instructions to access the status of a request for excuse or postponement as well as reporting information the day before jury selection and throughout their term of service. The recorded message gives changes regarding jury selection and disposition of civil and criminal cases prior to the trial if jury service is no longer needed.

To access this information online click here.

Dress Code

Jury service is a serious civil responsibility. Appropriate dress is required. T-shirts, tank-tops, halter tops, shorts and flip flops are not appropriate.

Hardship Excuse

Click here to obtain information on excuses from Jury Service.

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Jurors perform a vital role in the American system of justice. The protection of our rights and liberties is largely achieved through the teamwork of judge and jury who, working together in a common effort, put into practice the principles of our great heritage of freedom.

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This link will give you some info about serving on Jury Duty in Charleston County

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This link will give you some info about serving on Jury Duty in Charleston County

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Persons appearing in Magistrate court are entitled to a jury trial after one has been properly requested. Magistrates are empowered to summon juries and conduct jury trials.

Juries in Magistrate courts are randomly selected from the voter registration list within their voting district. Generally, these juries consist of six jurors and an alternate. All persons receiving a jury summons should appear at the time and place listed unless they have been excused by the presiding judge. If you think you qualify for exemption from jury duty, contact the court for further instructions. Some valid excuses are: age, having young children and no child care, physical, or mental restrictions, recent jury service, etc. The court may, for good reason, delay your service to a later date at the judge's discretion.

Come to the jury selection prepared to stay most of the day. (You may want to bring a good book to fill in time gaps.) You will be given instructions for the remainder of the week by the court and expected to return promptly as needed. Normally, the court will recess for meals. Dress appropriately for the courtroom. Inappropriate dress would include: hats, tank tops, shorts, flip-flops, etc.

Do Not Bring Telephones, Pagers, or any other noise making electronics, ABSOLUTELY NO WEAPONS ARE TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE BUILDING. You may be subject to search or scanning devices.

Magistrate Jury Areas - Charleston County

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Persons appearing in Magistrate court are entitled to a jury trial after one has been properly requested. Magistrates are empowered to summon juries and conduct jury trials. Juries in Magistrate courts are randomly selected from the voter registration list within their voting district. Generally, these juries consist of six jurors and an alternate.

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Here you will find a link that is kid friendly that will aid you in  your research! 

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Here you will find a link that is kid friendly that will aid you in  your research! 

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Kids learn about serving on a jury for the United States government including who can serve, how jurors are picked, responsibilities, deciding a verdict, and fun facts.