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That is, death-qualified jurors are more likely than non-death-qualified jurors to vote for conviction when assessing the same sets of facts. It is argued that since death-qualified juries overrepresent these groups there is a propensity to render guilty verdicts even on counts in which the death penalty is not considered.
The cost of keeping Ramos in the county jail after his guilty plea on Aug. 30 has been about $200 per day, or nearly $14,000, according to information provided by the county in response to a ...
Jury selection is the selection of the people who will serve on a jury during a jury trial. The group of potential jurors (the "jury pool,” also known as the venire) is first selected from among the community using a reasonably random method. Jury lists are compiled from voter registrations and driver license or ID renewals.
A reader asked How To California: “Is there an old age limit to serve jury duty?”
3.1 million of the County's residents are called for jury duty each year; 1 million people became qualified jurors; Between 7,000 to 10,000 people serve as jurors every day; Over 5,500 jury trials are held each year; Average length of a trial is about 7 days; $15 per day and 34 cents per miles (one way) compensation after the first day
A survey of 600 jury-eligible adults in Sedgwick County in late December 2021 and January 2022 found that Black and white jury-eligible residents had significantly different views of the death ...
Who is qualified to be a juror in California? California law states you are qualified to be a juror if you are: A U.S. citizen. At least 18 years old. Can understand enough English to discuss the case
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