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What does it mean when a court case status is Jury trial prayed?
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∙ 12y ago
Jury Trial Prayed basically means that the defendant has requested a jury trial. Any defendant that is charged with a felony has the constitutional right to request a jury trial.
This can be done for many reasons. It is sometimes used as a delaying tactic by the defense. In some jurisdictions, there are certain criminal charges that may be heard by a judge only. If the defense comes before a judge who is known to be unfriendly or hand down harsh sentences in certain circumstances, the defense will sometimes ask for a jury trial (Pray Jury Trial) which will often mean a change of venue and a delay since there are logistical reasons why a jury cannot be seated on the spot. There are some small courtrooms without jury boxes and they obviously cannot handle jury cases.
This has also been commonly used as a general delaying tactic to cause extra inconvenience for a victim and their witnesses.
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What court deals with serious offences and has no jury?
Any court if you choose a bench trial instead of a trial by jury.,
What is a regular trial jury called?
Another name for a trial jury is "a panel of one's peers". To be fair, the court tries to have people on the jury that are educated and willing to participate in a fair trial.
Who makes the final decision in the court of law the Judge or the Jury?
If a trial is by jury, the jury will have the final decision in a court of law. If there is no trial by jury, the judge will have the final say.
Grand jury and traverse jury?
A grand jury is a group of people that are selected and sworn in by a court. A traverse jury is a trial jury selected to serve on a court case in civil or criminal court.
Do provincial court have a jury?
The provincial trial court does not, but the superior provincial court might.
What is trials by jury?
Trial by jury means that the finder of fact for the court proceeding will be a jury. the size of the jury varies by jurisdiction.
What trial shall not be trial by jury?
Custody cases are cases that are not decided upon by a jury. Traffic court cases are also not cases decided upon by a jury.
The type of jury that hears a criminal case in a trial setting is?
A "grand jury" might be utilized to hand down an indictment in a criminal case. The subsequent trial would be held in 'criminal court' and tried by a 'petit jury.'
What are the charges if you speak out during jury trial?
contempt of court
In a majority of juvenile court jurisdictions a juvenile's right to a trial by jury is governed by?
Juveniles do not have access to trial by jury . . . . -------------------- Unless they have committed a capital crime and have been bound over to the adult court for prosecution.
What is another name for trial juries?
Another name for a trial jury is "a panel of one's peers". To be fair, the court tries to have people on the jury that are educated and willing to participate in a fair trial.
If a juvenile is waived to adult court do they still have a right to trial by jury?
Yes, they have all the rights in trial court that all defendants possess.
