1. Preparing for our Mock Trial 1. Introduction to jury duty- why do YOU think it’s important? 2. Quick Power Point on the purpose of a jury 3. Read: Michigan jury pamphlet 4. Complete & Review: What should juror’s know? 5. Brief summary of MGM v. Honda 6. What is a copyright? What is a copyright 7. Courtroom procedures/rules 8. Courtroom set up 9. Sign up for your part in the mock trial 10. Hand out scripts (BRING BACK TUESDAY!) *** Participation points on Tuesday- be here on time!

2. JURY DUTY

3. “Trial of all crimes… shall be by jury.” Article III, Section 2 “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.” Amendment V “In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.” Amendment VII The United States Constitution says:

4. What or who is…  An impartial  twelve (this may vary) person body  Made up of defendant’s peers  Which is the trier of fact  A citizen of the United States,  Who is also a resident of the jurisdiction,  Is at least 18 years old,  And able to communicate in English A jury?A jury member?

5. What is the jury’s job?  Hear/See testimony and evidence in a trial, deliberate and render a verdict.

6. How and when do jurors serve?  Potential jurors receive a summons from the court and are entered into the jury pool.  Selected jurors are then empanelled to hear a case.

7. Can you be excused?  YES.  Jurors may be excused if: Serving on jury duty poses an unusual hardship. An illness prevents you from doing a good job. A disability which the court cannot accommodate prevents you from serving  BUT…  You must request to be excused. A failure to appear when summoned is a misdemeanor.

8. “The truth” + “To speak”= “To speak the truth” WE WILL BE DOING A MOCK “VOIR DIRE” SESSION WHEN WE GET BACK FROM SPRING BREAK, SO MUCH MORE TO COME ON THIS TOPIC!! VOIR DIRE

9. How jurors are selected  The attorneys ask jurors questions to discover biases of the jurors.  Jurors may be removed:  For Cause- If juror says or otherwise expresses a bias.  Through Peremptory Challenge - No reason is required. However: Neither side is allowed to exercise a peremptory challenge based on the race or gender of a prospective juror. Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 (1986)

10. Court room rules/procedures  No talking at any time  Attorney’s must stand when talking  All school rules must be followed  No one will be excused from the courtroom during the trial  You will sit in your designated area  If you are a witness, when called, you will sit at the witness stand to answer questions directed by the lawyers  In this case: follow the script! **Bailiff- you maintain order, do not allow anyone to enter or exit **Judge- you make sure the lawyers follow courtroom rules & explain to the jury the instructions and procedures of determining a verdict