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THE DISTRICT COUR T OF MARYLAND RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL
www.marylandattorneygeneral.govRIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL There is a right to a trial by jury where the amount in controversy exceeds the sum of $10,000. The plaintiff may request a jury trial at the time of filing the complaint. The defendant may elect a trial by jury by filing a written demand within 10 days after the time for filing a Notice of Intention to Defend. COMPLETING ...
Current Directions in Psychological Jury Decision Making ...
www.law.nyu.eduultimately resolved by jury trial, thousands of cases are still decided by juries each year, and predictions about potential verdicts influence decisions to settle civil lawsuits and to offer and accept plea bargains in criminal cases. Thus, jury trials assume a role of central importance in the law. Juries also interest psychologists who ...
The Circuit Court
www.vacourts.govJury vs. Non-Jury . The Constitution guarantees an accused the right to a jury selected from a cross-section of the community. The venire, or list of prospective jurors summoned for a particular term of court, ... Attorney, waive the right to a jury trial and have the case decided by the judge. In civil matters, cases involving nonmonetary ...
Why Jury Trials are Important to a Democratic Society
www.judges.orgThe jury trial is a vital part of America’s system of checks and balances. “Checks and balances” means that the judicial branch of government is equa l to the other two branches (executive and legislative) and the courts can overturn laws or ac ts of government
PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE - Berkman Klein Center
cyber.harvard.eduspecific demand for jury trial, otherwise this right is waived. Fed. R. Civ. P. 38. As a general rule, even when not required by court procedure, it’s best to keep complaints as short, plain, simple, concise and direct as possible, so as not to limit future arguments or positions that might be inconsistent with the complaint.
THE FAST TRACK TO A U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
hls.harvard.edusentencing; conducting jury trials; and briefing and arguing appeals. On a given day, a criminal AUSA may question witnesses before the grand jury, help agents to prepare a search warrant, or review documentary evidence. Later that week, the AUSA may brief the constitutionality of an automobile search or examine witnesses at a suppression hearing.
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ORDER BY …
www.dccourts.govFridays (with the exception if on the Senior Judge Calendar, a non-jury trial needs to be completed). • All courtrooms have been configured to accommodate both in-person and remote participation, consistent with the health and safety of defendants, witnesses, victims, counsel, court personnel, jurors and other members of the public.