Juries and Jury Duty

Juries and Jury Duty

Under the YCJA, a person 14 years old or older may be tried as an adult for serious offences such as rape and murder

For these offences, the fate of the person on trial is determined by twelve people, called jurors

All twelve people must vote unanimously to convict or acquit an individual

What’s a Jury?

Juries

Lizzie Borden’s Jury

Anyone who is 18 or older and a Canadian citizen is eligible for jury duty

Anyone convicted of a crime is ineligible for jury duty

When summoned for jury duty citizens must comply or be held in contempt

Employers have to give you time off work for jury duty, but do not have to pay you

Jury Duty

Department of Justice Canadian Jury Duty Frequently Asked Questions

Information on Jury Duty in Canada

Criticism of Juries

Criticism of Juries

Promoting Jury Duty

Juries in Popular Culture