Petit Jury

Petit Jury in the United States

Petit Jury

United States Constitution

According to the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, about its article titled 214 PETIT JURYThe petit jury is the trial jury, as distinguished from the grand jury. The petit jury decides questions of fact in cases at law, and renders the verdict, formally declaring its findings. Traditionally, in Anglo-American law, the jury decided by unanimous vote of twelve members, but this
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Petit Jury Meaning in Law Enforcement

The trial jury, composed of 12 members, that hears a case after indictment and renders a verdict or decision after hearing the prosecution’s entire case and whatever evidence the defendant chooses to offer.

Petit Jury (or Trial Jury) Definition in the context of the Federal Court System

A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of at least six persons. See also “jury” and “grand jury.”


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