Legal Terminology and Jury Processes

What does "sequestered" mean?

• The process of keeping all members of the jury away from the public and press during a trial.

• When a jury examines evidence

• Being alone

• When a jury submits a question to a judge

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "mistrial" mean?

• One of the attorneys is named Miss Trial.

• When a defendent is sick and must miss the trial for a day or two

• A trial that has no legal effect with regard to one or more of the charges brought against the defendant

• A trial that must be reheld.

What does "unanimous" mean?

• To be known or not anonymous

• When all of the jury members agree

• When the jury has reached a verdict

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How is the foreperson chosen?

• The bailiff choses the foreperson.

• They are selected by the judge.

• He/she is selected by the jurors themselves once they are in the deliberation room

What are the foreperson's jobs.

• Count ballots

• Maintain order in the jury room

• Request things from bailiff

• All of other choices

What does "voir dire" mean?

• The process of selecting a jury

• The final verdict of a trial

• A type of legal document

• A courtroom procedure for presenting evidence

What is the role of a bailiff in a courtroom?

• To represent the defendant

• To maintain order and security in the courtroom

• To provide legal advice to the jury

• To decide the outcome of the trial

What does "deliberation" mean in the context of a jury trial?

• The process of presenting evidence

• The discussion and consideration of the evidence by the jury

• The announcement of the verdict

• The questioning of witnesses