It depends on which court you are talking about
Magistrate's court - no jury, only the judge
County court - 6 people
Supreme court - 6/12 people ?
High court - 12 people
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There are always 12 people on an English Jury, initially there are 15 people chose at random from the electoral database. These 15 people are then taken into the court room and there are 15 cards each with a juror members name on the clerk or sometimes the judge selects 12 of the cards and that is the 12 jurors. The remaining 3 can then leave.
There are usually 12 jurors and several alternates. In some trials there can be less than 12.
The usual number of jurors in a criminal case is 13 - 12 jurors and one alternate juror.
A jury box is typically located in a courtroom and is where the jury members sit during a trial. The purpose of the jury box is to provide a place for the jury to observe the proceedings and make decisions based on the evidence presented in court.
In a courtroom, children typically sit with their parents or legal guardians. If a child is a witness or involved in a court case, they may sit with a support person or advocate such as a social worker or child advocate. In some cases, there may be a separate waiting area or child-friendly space for children in the courthouse.
In Massachusetts, children must be at least 13 years old to sit in the front seat of a car. It is recommended for children under 13 to sit in the back seat for safety reasons.
The job of a jury is to listen to the evidence presented during a trial, evaluate the facts, and reach a verdict based on the law and evidence presented in court. Juries are responsible for determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant in a criminal trial or deciding the outcome of a civil case.
Children typically sit in the gallery section of the courtroom, which is where the public sits. They are not involved in the court proceedings unless they are called as a witness. Sitting in the gallery allows children to observe the legal process and learn about courtroom etiquette.