Jury
Jury
A Jury (/ˈdʒʊəri/; from Old French juree, from Latin iurare "to swear") is a group of people sworn to render a verdict in a trial, based on evidence presented.
History
The concept of the jury has its roots in ancient Greece and Rome, where a group of citizens would be selected to judge a case. This system was later adopted by the English legal system, and has since spread to many other countries.
Composition
A jury is typically composed of 12 individuals, though the number can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the case. These individuals are selected from the community and are expected to be impartial.
Role
The role of the jury is to listen to the evidence presented in a trial and to make a decision based on that evidence. This decision, known as a verdict, can be either "guilty" or "not guilty" in criminal cases, or a finding for the plaintiff or defendant in civil cases.
Related Terms
- Trial: A formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
- Verdict: A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
- Plaintiff: A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- Defendant: An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jury
- Wikipedia's article - Jury
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