Category Archives: Jury Service

What You Need to Know about Jury Service (Part 2)

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Tara Kachaturoff, Producer & Host, Teach Me Law

What Kind of Jury: Grand Jury or Petit Jury? There are two types of jury systems in the United States, the grand jury and the petit jury. The grand jury consists of 23 citizens of which 16 must be present … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know about Jury Service (Part 1)

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Tara Kachaturoff, Producer & Host, Teach Me Law

Importance, History, and Constitutional Foundations of Jury Service Jury service is a direct means for citizens to participate in the judicial process. Jurors make decisions that have an impact on individuals’ lives, property, and liberty. The jury, as an institution, … Continue reading →

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