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It depends on the state
Generally speaking, a unanimous verdict. However, this is not always required in every state.
The Jury.
Juries in a criminal trial.
If the jury cannot reach a verdict, the judge may find them to be a hung jury and declare a mistrial.
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No, it has nothing to do with the right to a speedy trial. It refers to the waiver of acceptance of a unanimous jury verdict in a case at trial.
In a criminal trial, the jury's verdict must be unanimous in order to convict the defendant of guilt. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, it results in a hung jury and could lead to a mistrial.
A majority verdict is a decision made by a jury in which most of the jurors agree on a verdict. It does not necessarily require a unanimous decision, instead requiring a specified number or percentage of jurors to be in agreement. Majority verdicts are used in some legal systems to reach a conclusion in a trial.
Civil trial: motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or a motion for a new trial Criminal trial: motion for a new trial I have no quantitative evidence to back that up. It is just an educated guess.
The juror's role in the courtroom is to listen to the evidence presented during a trial, evaluate the facts, and ultimately reach a verdict based on the instructions provided by the judge. Jurors must remain neutral and impartial throughout the trial, deliberating with fellow jurors to reach a unanimous decision when required.
civil lawsuits are heard by a jury, then they make the decision. only if both parties agree to a non-jury trial does a judge make the decision.