Who has Jurisdiction
The US Constitution
Who are the Federal Courts
The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and make a judgment.
What is jurisdiction?
The process of questioning a potential juror
What is Voir Dire?
Copy of Student ID Card or copy of current Full Time School Schedule.
What is Full time student?
The age you must be to serve on a jury
What is 18?
Original jurisdiction over cases involving
disputes between states
actions involving public officials
Who is the Supreme Court?
Parties are from different states
What is Diversity of Citizenship?
The decision made by the jury
What is The Verdict or Judgement?
Doctor's note detailing patient's diagnosis and verification of caregiver's services.
What is "other" Caregiver? (not for your own child)?
The letter you recieve in the mail stating you have been sleected for jury duty
What is a summons?
Appellate jurisdiction is it’s main function
Who is the Supreme Court
Hearing to help determine the facts, laws, and issues involved in the case
What is a Pretrial Hearing?
The final arguments made by each side in a trial after all evidence has been presented
What are closing statement or argument?
Current Tax Forms showing your financial status, documentation showing present employment status (wages, hours, etc.) and any document showing your inability to provide support for you or your family as a result of jury service.
What is Financial?
Two ways in which you are placed in the jury sleection process
1) Voter Registration
2) Drivers License or ID
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General Jurisdiction
Who are General TrIal Courts?
A court order stopping the defendant from doing something
What is an injunction?
Factual presentation given by a party in a trial before the proceedings begin
What is an Opening Statement(s)?
Children under the age of 16: Copies of birth certificates, an explanation as to why you cannot make arrangements for care to be provided by another during the period of jury service and if employed, documentation verifying your hours employed.
What is Caregiver?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY:
Voir Dire Translated
What is to Speak the Truth?
Jurisdiction limited to a particular subject matter
Who are specialized courts?
Accidents or crimes at sea
What is Admirality & Maritime laws?
What are Instructions to the Jury?
A signed statement from a licensed physician that indicates your condition and how long it is expected the condition will exist.
What is Medical?
The total number of jurors to be selected for a trial
What is 13?
(12 jurors, 1 alternate)