answersLogoWhite

0

Why was jury duty created?

Updated: 10/10/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Best Answer

The jury system, including the draft of members of the public for jury duty, is intended to create unbiased juries who can make a decision about a trial based on their interest in justice rather than any personal interest. If members of the public were not called to jury duty, then judicial decisions would wind up in the hands of some kind of professional jurist, which tends to result in a bias toward the social class or group to which that jurist belongs. In European history, judges were for a very long time an instrument of social repression. The US wished to escape from that pattern.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Pericles started it in Greece

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why was jury duty created?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

When was Jury Duty - film - created?

Jury Duty - film - was created on 1995-04-14.


When was Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty created?

Mr. Monk Gets Jury Duty was created on 2006-03-17.


Who said jury duty jury duty jury duty blackmail pink slip jury duty jury duty?

The Grinch in the 2000 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.


Is jury duty and jury summons the same?

You are summoned to jury duty. This means that you receive a jury summons to perform your jury duty.


Can someone with asperger's have jury duty?

I have Aspergers and I have jury duty in a couple weeks.


What is the word for being called to jury duty?

You are "summoned" for jury duty, and once the jury members are chosen the jury panel is then "empaneled."


What is the duration of Jury Duty film?

The duration of Jury Duty - film - is 1.47 hours.


What is the number for jury duty yakima county?

how do i find y jury duty number


Does registering to vote double your chances for jury duty?

No, registering to vote does not double your chances for jury duty.


What are the ratings and certificates for Jury Duty - 2007?

Jury Duty - 2007 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG


Do you get paid if you show up for jury duty and the case is dimissed?

Yes, you're paid for jury duty.


How do you find people for jury duty?

In Virginia they select people for jury duty from the list of registered voters.