Petit jury definition

Petit jury means a body of persons twelve or less in number
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Petit jury means a body of persons twelve or less in number in the superior court and six in number in courts of limited jurisdiction, drawn by lot from the jurors in atten- dance upon the court at a particular session, and sworn to try and determine a question of fact.
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Petit jury means a body of six persons, impaneled and sworn in any court to try and determine, by verdict, any question or issue of fact in a civil or criminal action or proceeding, according to law and the evidence as given them in court. In a criminal action where the offense charged is a felony, a petit jury is a body of 12 persons, unless a different size is established in accordance with the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure.
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Petit jury means a body of persons twelve or less in number in the superior court and six in number in courts of limited jurisdiction, drawn by lot from the jurors in attendance upon the court at a particular session, and sworn to try and determine a question of fact. [2021 c 10 § 6; 2019 c 41 § 1; 2015 c 7 § 1; 1993 c 408 § 4; 1992 c 93 § 1; 1988 c 188 § 2; 1891 c 48 § 1; RRS § 89.]
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Petit jury or “petit juror” shall mean a jury or juror summoned to serve at a civil or criminal
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Petit jury or “petit juror” means a jury or juror summoned to serve at a civil or criminal trial proceeding.
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Petit jury means a body of six persons, impaneled and sworn in any court to try
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Petit jury means a body of six persons, impaneled and sworn in any court to try and determine, by verdict, any question or issue of fact in a civil or criminal action or proceeding, according to law and the evidence as given them in court. In a criminal action where the offense charged is a felony, a petit jury is a body of 12 persons, unless a
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  • The judge means the judge or the substitute judge of the juvenile and domestic relations district

  • Action or Proceeding means any action, suit, proceeding, arbitration or investigation by or before any Governmental Authority.