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Civil Trial With Jury In Philadelphia
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A jury decides the facts of a case in ance with principles of the law as explained by a judge. Jurors listen to testimony, review evidence, and render decisions in civil and criminal trials. Most U.S. citizens who are 18 or older may serve on a federal jury.
Individuals summoned for jury duty must appear in court on the designated date unless they have a valid exemption. Anyone who is a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and has no disqualifying criminal history may be called for jury service.
How long will I serve? Criminal trials do not usually last longer than two to three days. Generally, civil trials do not last longer than three to four days.
How long do jury deliberations typically last? What is the record for the longest deliberations? On average for a serious criminal case around 20hrs. But deliberation for any case can be as little as less than an hour to as much as weeks.
Arrive on time and report promptly to the jury room. Bring some reading material or a small project (cross word puzzles, bill paying, letter writing) that you can comfortably carry. Bring some snacks in case you get hungry.
A normal jury day will begin between and am and will end at either or pm. Once the jury is in deliberation, the times may vary. Yes, there will be breaks during the trial.
In civil cases, the jury can consist of as few as six jurors or as many as twelve. Alternate jurors may also be chosen to avoid unnecessary delays or expense in the event of the incapacity of a juror.
PETIT JURORS are "on call" for one month. You are required to check your reporting status every Friday of the month that you are on call. Typically, trials last about two to four days in length but some may be longer.