Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A jury is a group of individuals selected from the community who are responsible for deciding guilt or innocence during legal proceedings based on evidence presented at trial.
Related terms
Deliberation: Deliberation refers to the process of jury members discussing the evidence, arguments, and reaching a verdict through collaborative decision-making.