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 … 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 in … See more

Criminal juries
Grand jury
A grand jury decides whether or not there is enough evidence … See more

Jury sentencing is the practice of having juries decide what penalties to give those who have been convicted of criminal offenses. The practice of jury sentencing began in 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 of 16 to 23 members and requires the concurrence of 12 in order to indict. … 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 … See more

Edward Devitt proposed abolishing the federal civil jury system in order to clean up the backlog of cases, keep court calendars current, … See more