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20 Cards in this Set
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How many jurors are usually selected for a jury pool for a particular case?
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Usually between 6-12
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What determines how many people will serve on a jury for a particular case?
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The type of case or state laws
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Do alternate jurors take part in the deliberations in the jury room at the end of a case?
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No - unless they replace a regular juror for some reason during the case.
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Dismissal of a juror because either lawyer feels that there is information that will cause the juror to be prejudiced
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"For Cause"
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Permit a lawyer to excuse a juror without stating a cause
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"Preemptory Challege"
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Each lawyer gets a certain number of these during the jury selection process.
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Preemptory Challenges
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List some examples of why a potential juror may not be chosen "for cause"
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1. Related to either of the parties
2. A friend of either the plaintiff or the defendant 3. Works for the company that is involved in the lawsuit |
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How old must you be to be on a jury in Illinois?
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18 yrs old
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What are some of the requirements that an individual must possess before they can serve on a jury in Illinois?
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1.Must be a U.S. citizen
2.resident of the county 3.Able to read and write 4. Understand the English language |
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Who gets called to serve on a jury in Illinois?
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1.Registered voters, licensed driver, anyone with a state ID card, or Illinois disabled persons card
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What is the procedure for reporting to jury duty?
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Reporting for jury duty:
Make phone call the night before to verify Once at court you’re placed in groups /may or may not be called |
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What is the penalty for not showing up for jury duty?
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If you don’t show you can be held for “Contempt of court”, and can be fined ($100) or sent to jail
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How much do you get paid per day to serve on a jury?
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Jury pay: $17.20 per day
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How often can you be called to serve on a jury in Illinois?
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Can only be called 1 time every 12 months
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List 3 situations in which you can legally ask for a change of date for your jury duty?
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Scheduled vacation
Student/teacher Seasonal Worker |
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List 3 reasons that you can ask for a change of location for your court case?
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1.Medical – unable to travel
2. Child care closer to home 3.Don’t drive – no public transportation |
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Does your employer need to pay you while you miss work to serve on a jury?
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No
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Can you be fired for missing work while serving on a jury especially if the case goes on for weeks?
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NO
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What are some valid reasons for being exempt from jury duty?
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Medical condition
Active member of the military You have a lawsuit filed in Cook County Live in a nursing home or institution Suffer extreme financial hardship * (Don’t we all?) Cannot obtain childcare Primary caretaker |
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What must the verdict be for someone who may be senternced to the death penalty?
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Unanimous decision
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