Grand Juries & Trial Basics
This group decides whether evidence is strong enough to move forward with a trial
Grand Jury
This is the first step in a criminal trial, where each side outlines its case
Opening statements
This document notifies a citizen that they have been selected for possible jury service.
Jury summons
This type of trial involved disputes between individuals or businesses.
Civil trials.
This level of government handles issues like trash pickup and crosswalk installation.
Local
This step comes immediately after jury deliberation in the trial process
Verdict
This step involves witnesses, evidence, and questioning by attorneys.
Presentation of evidence
This term describes a juror who speaks on behalf of the entire jury during deliberations.
Jury foreman.
Juries help prevent this type of government behavior by limiting unchecked power.
Government abuse of power.
This level of government resolves disputes between states, such as water supply conflicts.
Federal
This amendment guarantees a jury trial in criminal cases
Amendment VI
This step allows attorneys to summarize their arguments before the jury deliberates.
Closing statements
This requirement ensures jurors can be fair and unbiased during a trial.
Impartial
This type of trial involves the government accusing someone of breaking the law.
Criminal trials.
This official is responsible for city roads and local infrastructure concerns.
City mayor.
The Framers believed this constitutional protection was strengthened by juries
Due Process
This is the private discussion where jurors decide the outcome of a case.
Jury deliberations.
This qualification requires jurors to be residents of the state where the trial occurs.
State residency
This principle ensures that the accused receive fair treatment under the law.
Due Process
This group sets utility fee rates at the county level.
County Commission
This amendment guarantees a jury trial in civil cases over twenty dollars
Amendment VII
This type of jury determines guilt or innocence at the end of a trial.
Petit (trial) jury
This term describes the process attorneys use to question potential jurors and narrow the pool.
Voir dire process
The Framers believed juries gave ordinary citizens this kind of voice in the justice system.
A voice in the justice system.
This step requires citizens to research different solutions before presenting a policy idea to officials.
Analyzing public policy alternatives.