The jury plays a pivotal role in a court case. Its members are charged with making a fair and impartial decision based on the facts presented during the trial. If you should receive a jury summons...
Being a juror presents citizens with the opportunity to take an active role in their government as well as help them experience firsthand how our court system works. Acting as a juror is an...
Citizens selected to sit on a jury will hear either a criminal or civil case. In a criminal case, a defendant is charged with a violation of criminal law and has pled "not guilty." The jury then...
If you receive a jury summons and report to the courthouse on the date and time indicated, there are a number of things you should know:
The U.S. and Illinois constitutions guarantee that every person charged with criminal or civil wrongdoing, with few exceptions, has the right to a trial by a jury of one's peers. The jury plays a...
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