Jury System

Question 1

What is a jury

Answer 1

A randomly selected panel of 12-15 adults who are summoned to decide on a verdict at a criminal trial

Question 2

Eligibility

Answer 2

18-70

Must live in the zone

Question 3

Ineligible

Answer 3

A person who is mentally or physically unfit to carry out the role

Non-fluent people

Question 4

Disqualified

Answer 4

Conflict of interest

Criminal records

Current awaiting trial

Question 5

3rd schedule ineligibility

Answer 5

Police 
Governor 
Member of executive arm 
Member of legislative arm 
Practicing lawyers 
People important to their jobs

Question 6

2 reasons these people are excluded

Answer 6

People in the justice system are excluded to ensure freedom from bias

People in important public positions must be seen as removed from day to day operations

Question 7

People who can be excused

Answer 7

People who need to be in their jobs

Religious members

Conscientious objector

People who know the defendant

Heavily pregnant people