Thread: Jury Duty, The Bedrock of our Democracy

Originally Posted by Bruno

I've never served (never been called) but I always found it strange that the jury is not allowed to ask questions.

If you mean during the trial, like the attorneys, I think that would be very dangerous and unproductive. The function of the jury is to evaluate the evidence, as presented. Allowing them to ask questions would create twelve little Sherlock Holmes investigating the case.

The jury can ask the judge questions during the deliberations, usually about how to apply the law but I hope that some of our lawyers will join the discussion.