SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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trial by judge
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trial by jury
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secret votes
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council trial
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Detailed explanation-1: -Jury: a group of citizens who decide whether the accused is guilty or not. They are selected by law and sworn to determine certain facts by listening to testimony in order to reach a decision as to guilt or innocence.
Detailed explanation-2: -When there are insufficient jurors voting one way or the other to deliver either a guilty or not guilty verdict, the jury is known as a “hung jury” or it might be said that jurors are “deadlocked”. The judge may direct them to deliberate further, usually no more than once or twice.
Detailed explanation-3: -Prospective jurors are randomly selected by computer. If selected, a juror is mailed a green postcard summons. In certain instances, jurors will also be mailed a follow-up notice that includes a printed Juror Questionnaire.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are three levels of Jury Service, each with different terms:-Petit Jurors: Two days of jury selection at the courthouse. If they’re selected, Petit Jurors serve the length of the trial.-Grand Jurors: Serve one day a week for 16 weeks, at their local County Courthouse..