The Jury (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of a jury
Definition of a jury
Independent group chosen at random to determine facts
Civil trial standard of proof
Civil trial standard of proof
Balance of probabilities
Jury availability in Magistrates' Court
Jury availability in Magistrates' Court
No jury option available
Number of jurors in civil jury
Number of jurors in civil jury
Six jurors
Examples of disqualified persons
Examples of disqualified persons
3+ yrs prison, on bail/remand, undischarged bankrupts
Examples of ineligible persons
Examples of ineligible persons
Legal professionals, police officers, politicians
Limit on challenges for cause
Limit on challenges for cause
Unlimited if valid reason provided
Limit on peremptory challenges per party
Limit on peremptory challenges per party
Two, no reason required
Majority verdict requirement in civil jury
Majority verdict requirement in civil jury
Five out of six jurors agree
Key transparency weakness of juries
Key transparency weakness of juries
Jurors do not provide reasons for decisions