The Jury by Bridget Houston https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej by Bridget and Andrew en-us 2018-03-05 13:17:40 UTC 2024-12-09 06:50:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Purpose of a Jury 1169738 https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238052120 Jurors fulfil a very important function in the legal system. In a criminal trial, they are charged with the responsibility of deciding whether, on the facts of the case, a person is guilty or not guilty of the offence for which he/she has been charged.

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2. State of Florida v. Theodore Robert Bundy (the famous serial killer, Ted Bundy) - Jury ruled "Guilty" for Ted's second time in court 

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» Take directions relating to law from the trial judge, whether or not they agree with him/her

» Remain impartial and independent

» Remain uninfluenced by any person. It is an offence for any person who is not a member of the jury to attempt to influence a juror in any way. If any person speaks to a juror about the case, the juror should inform the court. 

» Keep statements made in the jury room confidential. Jurors should not discuss the case with any person other than members of the jury. It is contempt of court punishable by fine and or imprisonment to repeat any statements made in the jury room.]]> 2018-03-05 13:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238056507 FUN FACT: A head juror is called the "foreperson", "foreman" or "presiding juror" 1169738 https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238057431 2018-03-05 13:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238057431 1169738 https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238057774 2018-03-05 13:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238057774 Selection Process: 1169738 https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238058580 Questioning Jurors: 
» A group of potential jurors are gathered and questioned on a variety of subjects including legal qualifications and bias

Bias: 
» In the case of bias (for example, a hatred for police officers / legal system, racism, any other prejudice), can lead to a juror being excused from any potential trials they may be assigned to 

Rejection: 
» Both the prosecutors and defense have an opportunity to excuse potential jurors as long as it is within reason ]]> 2018-03-05 13:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238058580 1169738 https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238060608 2018-03-05 13:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238060608 Not-so-fun Fact: Failure to Appear for Jury Duty is Punishable by Law 1169738 https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238060683 2018-03-05 13:37:58 UTC https://padlet.com/1169738/62ps0fydu2ej/wish/238060683