What Is A Jury of Peers?
1. A jury of peers is a group of citizens who are chosen to judge a legal case
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2. This group is usually made up of people from the same community and age group
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3. It is their responsibility to decide if someone is guilty or not guilty
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4. The jury is required to reach a unanimous decision
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5. Each juror must be a resident of the jurisdiction in which the case is being heard
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6. Jurors may not have any connection to either party involved in the lawsuit
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7. Jurors may not have knowledge of the case before proceedings begin
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8. The number of jurors that make up a jury of peers depends on each states laws
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9. Jurors are expected to pay close attention to all evidence
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10. Jurors are expected to keep an open mind when making their decision
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11. All jurors must reach a unanimous verdict on every issue involved in the case
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