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Several different courts in the United States do not use a jury:
- In many cases and in most jurisdictions, a defendant may chose to be tried solely in front of a judge, rather than by a jury. While not always optional (in particular, capital cases are almost never allowed to be done except with a jury), it is certainly an option for most criminal (and all civil) cases.
- The US Supreme Court, even when holding cases under Original Jurisdiction, does not use a jury - rather, the panel of judges themselves act as the jury.
- US Federal Appellate Courts (e.g. Court of Appeals), which exercise appellate jurisdiction, use a panel of judges.
- US Administrative Law Courts never have juries.
- The Supreme Court of each State does not have a jury, in the same manner as the US Supreme Court
- Appeals Courts in each State never use a jury, as they act solely in an appellate (review) manner.
- Small Claims Courts never use juries, and most prohibit lawyers
- Traffic Courts never use juries
In general, any court exercising Appellate jurisdiction (i.e. review) rather than Original (i.e. trial) jurisdiction will never have a jury, as they are not concerned with whether the defendant is guilty or not, but rather than if all points of law are correctly followed.
In addition, if the Court in question is dealing with a type of infraction known as summary offense, then there is no jury, by definition. Typical summary offenses are: traffic tickets, parking or building code citations, etc. Generally speaking, a summary offense is something that incurs a fine but never imprisonment.
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Group that determines whether to accuse someone of a crime?
In jurisdictions where they still exist, the answer to the question is a Grand Jury.In states which no longer (or never did) have a grand jury system, a court heraring (known as a probable cause hearing) is held where the Prosecutor's Office presents the cause for PC to a judge.
Why couldn't everyone do trial by jury?
Because not every court case requires a jury to reach a conclusion. Jury trials are usually reserved for criminal cases - and even then - not all cases need a jury !
How is the court system organized?
One lawyer defends the person accused of a crime while another, the prosecutor, give reasons why he or she should be found guilty. A jury made up of 12 people decides guilt or innocence. A judge presides over the court trial and determines the sentence or punishment. If someone is found guilty, punishment starts immediately but they can appeal the decision with another judge.
Negligence judge or jury?
Judges decide questions of law. Juries decide issues of fact.
Who is the highest judge of the US Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice presides over the US Supreme Court. At present, the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is John G. Roberts, Jr.
Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the Jury?
In a court of law, the final decision is typically made by the judge if it is a bench trial (no jury). In cases with a jury, the final decision is made collectively by the jury based on the evidence presented and the law as instructed by the judge.
Who is powerful in court?
The Judge as Well as The Jury.
Does the Juvenile and domestic relations court have a judge or a jury?
Customarily, judge only.
What may happen if a case reaches court?
If a case reaches court, both sides present their story (or their 'evidence') before a judge or a jury. The outcome is then decided by the judge or jury.
Who decides the outcome of cases in a municipal court?
Judge/Jury
Is circuit court judge or jury?
The practice of a circuit court judge was for them to ride around the countryside each year to hear cases.
A certain number of persons selected to judge a case in court?
jury
How do they decide there justice in Canada?
Justice is decided in a court of law, either by judge and jury or by judge alone.
If there is no jury in civil court what do they do?
If there is a non-jury trial then no jury is ever chosen or convened. The entire case is heard by a judge who will then render a verdict.
The jury's final decisions are final except under what two circumstances?
Overturned by the judge (e.g.: a "runaway" jury) or, reversed on appeal to a higher court.
What is the court that have juries?
Depending on your state? Usually most states Circuit court consists of a judge and jury.
What are the major parts of a court case?
judge,jury,witness,lawyer,victom
