Legal Studies (31/8)

A jury is best described as...

• A party of lawyers representing their clients

• Persons providing support to citizens and judges

• A person overseeing court proceedings

• A group of citizens sworn to deliver a verdict

People are randomly selected to be on the jury from the...

• Citizenship list

• List of births, deaths and marriages

• Electoral role

• VicRoads licenses

In a criminal trial, how many jurors are there?

• 12

• 6

• 16

• 18

Which of the following occupations can't be called for jury service?

• VCE Teacher

• Emergency department doctor

• Police Officer

• Paramedic

Who could be excused for jury service?

• Madison,19 , an apprentice studying to become an electrician

• Annette, 93, with limited mobility

• Thomas, 45, sole worker in his own business

• All of the above

• None of the above, everyone must do their civic duty

Which of the following is not a role of the jury?

• Pay attention

• Determine guilt/liability

• Listen to judges instructions

• Cross examine witnesses

If you are called out to participate in a jury, does that mean you will definitely be in the jury?

• Yes

• No

Can both parties 'challenge' certain members of a jury and have them replaced

• Yes - with restrictions

• No - that would defeat the purpose of random selection

• Sometimes - depends on the judge

Can a juror do their own investigation into the case outside of the court?

• Of course - they can get more information

• No way - they are limited to the evidence presented in court

What is a summons?

• A document stating the date you are expected to attend court

• An approval to postpone jury service

• The form with eligibility criteria for a juror

• A letter approving a juror leave from work