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Recently two grand juries decided the fate of police officers involved in the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson Missouri and Eric Garner in Staten Island New York. December 4 2014 at 932 pm Two events unfold in a strikingly similar way just a week apart After an unarmed African American man dies at the hands of a white police. In this activity students discuss a variety of reactions to the two grand jury decisions from authorities Michael Brown s family protesters and others. December 8 2014 In New York City yesterday a grand jury failed to indict the officer who killed Eric Garner in Staten Island The grand jury decision isnt just disappointing its downright. In recent weeks two grand juriesone in Ferguson Missouri and the other in Staten Island New Yorkhave failed to indict police officers in the deaths of unarmed men..
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In general the grand jury makes one of three decisions A The grand jury may vote to formally accuse someone of a crime This accusation is called an indictment also known as a bill. SEARCH NYCourtsgov Preliminary Hearing and Grand Jury When the grand jury hears your case this is not your trial There is no Judge in the grand jury room. After hearing and examining evidence as prescribed in section 19055 a grand jury may Indict a person for an offense as provided in section 19065 Direct the district attorney to file a prosecutors. How long does it take for jurors to get paid What if my summons or questionnaire is lost Can I request an excuse from service due to a financial. Both New York and the federal system use grand juries In New York a felony case must be presented to the grand jury unless the defendant specifically waives this requirement..
To determine the eligibility of prospective jurors the clerk of the court sends each a mandatory questionnaire to complete and return. Jury service is a way for US Citizens to participate in the judicial process Each court randomly selects qualified citizens from. A jury of 12 to 23 individuals assembled to evaluate accusations against a person or entity charged with a crime for the purpose. When a grand jury is selected the court may also select alternate jurors Alternate jurors must have the same qualifications and be selected in the. This handbook will acquaint persons who have been selected to serve on a federal grand jury with the general nature and..
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