How jurors qualify and are selcted for service. 0.0 / 5 ? LawThe Criminal courts and lay peopleASAQA Created by: LeanneCreated on: 09-10-13 10:19 Jury service is.. a public duty. 1 of 13 Failure to do jury service when summond can lead to... a £1000 fine. 2 of 13 What act are people selected to do jury service? The Juries Act 1974 3 of 13 People selcted for jury service must be... between 18 and 70, on the electrol register and lived in the Uk for 5 years since the age of 13. 4 of 13 People who are disqualified are set out in which act? The Criminal Justice Act 2003 5 of 13 What criminal reasons can a person be disqualified for jury service? If on bail for a criminal offence, has been sentenced to 5 or more years imprisonment or has had a conviction in the last 10 years. 6 of 13 What other reasons can a person be disqualified from jury service? Mental health problems, deafness or insufficent understanding of English. 7 of 13 What are sufficient reasons for a deferral from jury service? An exam, a pre-booked holiday or a hospital appointment 8 of 13 After deferral an alternative date is given within... the next 12 months. 9 of 13 By who, and how many jurors are called into the court from the waiting area? The court official calls 15 jurors 10 of 13 How and by who is the jury selcted? The court clerk randomly selects 12 jurors 11 of 13 How many jurors are in a trial? 12 12 of 13 Chosen jurors must take an oath or... an affirmation to promise ro listen to the case carefully and give a fair verdict. 13 of 13
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