Section 2-103 – “GRAND JURY” DEFINED.
2-103. "GRAND JURY" DEFINED. A grand jury is a body of men or women or both, sixteen (16) in number, returned in pursuance of law from citizens of the county before a court of competent jurisdiction and sworn to inquire of public offenses committed or triable within the county. History: [(2-103) C.C.P. 1881, sec. 74; […]
Section 2-213 – STAY OF PROCEEDINGS OR QUASHING INDICTMENT FOR IRREGULARITY IN SELECTING JURY — EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF MOTION — REMEDIES EXCLUSIVE — CONTENTS OF RECORDS NOT TO BE DISCLOSED.
2-213. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS OR QUASHING INDICTMENT FOR IRREGULARITY IN SELECTING JURY — EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF MOTION — REMEDIES EXCLUSIVE — CONTENTS OF RECORDS NOT TO BE DISCLOSED. (1) Within seven (7) days after the moving party discovered or by the exercise of diligence could have discovered the grounds therefor, and in any event […]
Section 2-104 – TRIAL JURY DEFINED — VERDICT IN CIVIL ACTIONS.
2-104. TRIAL JURY DEFINED — VERDICT IN CIVIL ACTIONS. A trial jury is a body of men or women, or both, returned from the citizens of a particular county before a court or officer of competent jurisdiction and sworn to try and determine by a verdict a question of fact. Three-fourths (3/4) of the jury […]
Section 2-214 – RETENTION PERIOD FOR PAPERS AND RECORDS.
2-214. RETENTION PERIOD FOR PAPERS AND RECORDS. All records and papers compiled and maintained by the jury commissioner or the clerk in connection with selection and service of jurors shall be preserved by the clerk for a minimum period of four (4) years and for any longer period ordered by the court. History: [2-214, added […]
Section 2-105 – CONSTITUTION OF TRIAL JURY.
2-105. CONSTITUTION OF TRIAL JURY. A trial jury consists of twelve (12) men or women or both: provided, that in civil actions the jury may consist of any number less than twelve (12) upon which the parties may agree in open court: and provided, further, that in cases of misdemeanor and in civil actions involving […]
Section 2-106 – JURY OF INQUEST DEFINED.
2-106. JURY OF INQUEST DEFINED. A jury of inquest is a body of men or women, or both, summoned from the citizens of a particular county, before the sheriff, coroner, or other ministerial officer to inquire of particular facts. History: [(2-106) C.C.P. 1881, sec. 78; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 3940; C.S., sec. 6517; I.C.A., […]
Section 2-201 – TITLE OF ACT.
2-201. TITLE OF ACT. This act may be cited as the "Uniform Jury Selection and Service Act." History: [2-201, added 1971, ch. 169, sec. 21, p. 799.]
Section 2-202 – POLICY OF STATE.
2-202. POLICY OF STATE. It is the policy of this state that all persons selected for jury service be selected at random from a fair cross section of the population of the area served by the court, and that all qualified citizens have the opportunity, in accordance with this act to be considered for jury […]
Section 2-203 – DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
2-203. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED. A citizen shall not be excluded from jury service in this state on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status. History: [2-203, added 1971, ch. 169, sec. 2, p. 799.]
Section 2-204 – DEFINITIONS.
2-204. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Court" means district courts of this state, including the magistrates division, and includes, when the context requires, any judge of the court; (2) "Clerk" and "clerk of the court" mean the duly elected and acting clerk of the district court and ex officio auditor and recorder and […]