A citizen's right to a trial by jury is a central feature of the United States Constitution. It is considered a fundamental principle of the American legal system.
Laws and regulations governing jury selection and … See more

A federal jury, in the United States, is impaneled to try federal civil cases and to indict and try those accused by United States Attorneys of federal crimes. A federal grand jury consists … See more

Jurors in some states are selected through voter registration and drivers' license lists. A form is sent to prospective jurors to pre-qualify them by … See more

Edward Devitt proposed abolishing the federal civil jury system in order to clean up the backlog of cases, keep court calendars current, and obtain better and more efficient administration of justice. More recent research indicates that while civil trials may … See more

In some American colonies (such as in New England and Virginia) and less often in England, juries also handed down rulings on the law … See more

Criminal juries
Grand jury
A grand jury decides whether or not there is enough evidence ("probable cause") that a person has … See more

Jury sentencing is the practice of having juries decide what penalties to give those who have been convicted of criminal offenses. The … See more