9 Facts About Jury Service

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — 1. There are two types of juries: a trial jury and a grand jury

2. A trial jury consists of 6-12 people

3. Jury deliberations are private

4. Federal jurors are paid $40 a day

5. You cannot volunteer for federal jury service

6. You must be 18 years-old to serve on a jury

7. Juries are used in two types of federal trials: civil and criminal

8. Trial by Jury is guaranteed by the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

9. You must be a U.S. citizen to serve on a jury

Source: uscourts.gov

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