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What is the primary purpose of the Jury Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Jury Act?
- To establish a system of trial by jury.
- To regulate the qualifications of jurors.
- To outline the procedures for summoning and impaneling jurors.
- All of the above. (correct)
The Jury Act specifies that no alteration or modification can be made to the jury list once it has been finalized.
The Jury Act specifies that no alteration or modification can be made to the jury list once it has been finalized.
True (A)
What is the name of the official responsible for striking panels of jurors from the jury list?
What is the name of the official responsible for striking panels of jurors from the jury list?
Registrar
In civil cases, jurors are paid for their service according to the ______ of payment specified by the Jury Act.
In civil cases, jurors are paid for their service according to the ______ of payment specified by the Jury Act.
Match the following sections of the Jury Act with their respective topics:
Match the following sections of the Jury Act with their respective topics:
What is the role of the Custos in relation to the Jury Act?
What is the role of the Custos in relation to the Jury Act?
The Jury Act allows for the use of a special jury in criminal cases involving accounts or documents.
The Jury Act allows for the use of a special jury in criminal cases involving accounts or documents.
What is the term used for the official process of selecting and summoning jurors for a trial?
What is the term used for the official process of selecting and summoning jurors for a trial?
What is the purpose of dividing panels of jurors into separate courts?
What is the purpose of dividing panels of jurors into separate courts?
The Registrar or Clerk of the Court must divide the panels of jurors equally between the courts.
The Registrar or Clerk of the Court must divide the panels of jurors equally between the courts.
What is the minimum timeframe between the order for a special jury and the date they are required to attend?
What is the minimum timeframe between the order for a special jury and the date they are required to attend?
The judge may utilize available jurors from any other court if there is a ______ of jurors in one court.
The judge may utilize available jurors from any other court if there is a ______ of jurors in one court.
Match the roles with their corresponding responsibilities:
Match the roles with their corresponding responsibilities:
Judges cannot divide panels of jurors into multiple sections to manage attendance.
Judges cannot divide panels of jurors into multiple sections to manage attendance.
When is a special jury ordered?
When is a special jury ordered?
What is a special jury?
What is a special jury?
Which of the following professions are exempt from jury duty in Jamaica, according to the provided text?
Which of the following professions are exempt from jury duty in Jamaica, according to the provided text?
A registered pharmacist dispensing drugs and poisons is exempt from jury duty.
A registered pharmacist dispensing drugs and poisons is exempt from jury duty.
What is the legal document that defines the exemptions for jury duty discussed in this content?
What is the legal document that defines the exemptions for jury duty discussed in this content?
The exemption for lighthouse keepers from jury duty is based on their ______ role.
The exemption for lighthouse keepers from jury duty is based on their ______ role.
Match the following professions with their relevant legal acts or regulations mentioned in the text:
Match the following professions with their relevant legal acts or regulations mentioned in the text:
Which of the following individuals is exempt from jury duty under the conditions specified for wharfingers in the provided excerpt?
Which of the following individuals is exempt from jury duty under the conditions specified for wharfingers in the provided excerpt?
If a person is enrolled in a school, college, university, or other institution of learning, they are automatically exempt from jury duty.
If a person is enrolled in a school, college, university, or other institution of learning, they are automatically exempt from jury duty.
What are the two categories of individuals exempt from jury duty based on their service in the Jamaica Defence Force?
What are the two categories of individuals exempt from jury duty based on their service in the Jamaica Defence Force?
Flashcards
Circuit Court Juror Division
Circuit Court Juror Division
The process where jurors are divided equally among Courts by lot.
Juror Shortage Handling
Juror Shortage Handling
A judge may use jurors from other Courts if there's a shortage.
Panel Division
Panel Division
A judge can split a juror panel into sections for attendance purposes.
Special Jury Order
Special Jury Order
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Application for Special Jury
Application for Special Jury
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Special Jury Attendance Date
Special Jury Attendance Date
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Component of Juror Panel
Component of Juror Panel
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Judge's Discretion on Jurors
Judge's Discretion on Jurors
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Medical practitioners
Medical practitioners
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Veterinary Surgeons
Veterinary Surgeons
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Registered Pharmacists
Registered Pharmacists
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Diplomatic duties
Diplomatic duties
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Superintendent of Roads and Works
Superintendent of Roads and Works
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City Engineer
City Engineer
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Nurses and Midwives Act
Nurses and Midwives Act
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Students in higher education
Students in higher education
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Juror Qualifications
Juror Qualifications
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Jury Lists
Jury Lists
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Payment of Jurors
Payment of Jurors
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Foreman of the Jury
Foreman of the Jury
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Service of Summons
Service of Summons
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Challenges in Jury Selection
Challenges in Jury Selection
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Final Settlement of Jury List
Final Settlement of Jury List
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Study Notes
The Jury Act
- This Act outlines the qualifications and procedures for jurors in legal proceedings.
- It details the process of making up jury lists, selection, and summoning of jurors.
- The Act specifies the qualifications for potential jurors, including residency, age, and citizenship.
- Special provisions exist for special juries in cases involving accounts or documents.
- Alternate jury panels are used to ensure equitable summoning practices.
- The Act describes the costs of special juries and the payment of jurors, including subsistence allowances and fines.
- Specific procedures exist for challenging jurors and determining the foreman of the jury.
- Miscellaneous topics addressed include tales, verdicts, discharging juries, and the power to permit juries to separate.
Qualifications of Jurors
- Individuals are qualified to serve on juries if they are Jamaican residents, over 18 years old but under 70 years old, their names appear on an official electors list, and they are Commonwealth citizens capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Persons awaiting trial, those under inquiry for an indictable offense, or having a recent conviction for a serious offense are excluded.
- Exemption from jury service is allowed for certain specified individuals.
Making Up of Jury Lists
- The Chief Electoral Officer compiles jury lists in February of each year.
- Jury lists include persons qualified to serve on juries.
- Jurors whose names appear on the electors list, are not otherwise disqualified, and are not exempt from jury service are included.
- The lists contain particulars compliant with the Act.
- The lists are forwarded to the Chief Officer of Police.
Allowance and Notification
- The official jury list must be allowed and noted.
- These lists are authorized by the Justices.
- The Chief Officer of Police displays the list in each relevant parish Court House and Police Station.
Panels and Jurors
- A panel of jurors must be made for each Circuit Court.
- A panel must contain sufficient jurors.
- Panels can be used alternately.
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