The number of jurors varies depending on the type of jury and jurisdiction. Typically:
- In many common law jurisdictions, a trial jury for criminal cases consists of 12 jurors.
- Civil cases may have fewer jurors, such as 8 jurors in some courts.
- Some jurisdictions allow grand juries with 16 to 23 jurors.
- The U.S. Federal Rules require a trial jury to start with at least 6 and no more than 12 jurors , with the verdict generally requiring participation from all unless excused.
- The minimum number for a verdict can vary, but often a unanimous decision from 12 jurors or at least 6 jurors is required in criminal cases.
- In Scotland, criminal juries have as many as 15 jurors.
- The number can be adjusted if jurors are discharged during a trial, but minimum thresholds apply.
Thus, the exact number depends on the legal system and type of trial, but 12 jurors is the most common standard for criminal trial juries in many countries.
