PSYC 2400 Chapter 6: 5. Forensic Psych Juries
9 Nov 2015
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Before a jury trial can begin, a jury needs to be elected or seated. the process of jury selection differs by province and territory (and country), although there are a number of commonalities across jurisdictions. Only some types of offences can proceed with jury trials. In some instances defendants are given an option of a jury trial, but they may opt to be tried by judge alone. Thus, in canada, relative to the total number of trials that take place, only a few are tried by jury. The remainder of trials are heard and ruled on by judges alone. Three types of offences in canada: summary offences involve a sentence of fewer than 6 months in prison and a fine of less than (section 787[1] of the criminal code). Some offences can range to a maximum of 18 months in prison.
