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To: diogenes ghost

I thought the number of “rejectables” or bad “jibs” were a set number. Nevermind. Thanks. Semi valuable info that I will store somewhere at the side of my brain.


83 posted on 04/26/2012 2:05:05 PM PDT by Deb (Beat him, strip him and bring him to my tent!)
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To: Deb
Bad "cut of their jib" jurors are those that are called 'pre-emptory', and need no justification for rejection. Each side is usually allowed an equal, set number of these.

An unlimited number may be rejected by either side for 'just cause' providing the judge agrees the cause is sufficient. These might be for admitted bias, relatives involved, know too much about the case, already decided about guilt, etc.

84 posted on 04/26/2012 3:52:35 PM PDT by diogenes ghost
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