What is a jury trial?

A jury trial is a legal proceeding in which a group of people, known as a jury, are asked to listen to evidence presented by both sides of a dispute and make a decision about the dispute based on the facts presented to them. In Washington, a jury trial for criminal cases is typically held in the superior court, and civil cases are held in the district court. During a jury trial, the court will first select a jury from a group of potential jurors. The jury must be impartial and unbiased towards either side in the dispute. Once the jury is selected, both parties will present evidence and arguments to support their positions. The jury will then deliberate and reach a unanimous verdict, either finding the defendant guilty or acquitting them. In a jury trial, the jury’s decisions are binding. This means that once the verdict has been read and accepted by the court, it cannot be changed. It is up to the jury to make sure that justice is served and the parties receive a fair ruling in the case. Jury trials ensure that legal disputes are decided in a fair manner, with the the burden of proof resting upon the party making the claim, and the jury’s verdict is the final say in the matter.

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