The number of people in a jury varies by jurisdiction and the type of case.
- For criminal trials, the traditional and most common size is 12 jurors.
- For civil trials, juries often have between 6 and 12 members, with eight being a common size in many courts today.
- Some jurisdictions, such as Scotland, use 15 jurors in criminal trials.
- A grand jury, used for investigating potential crimes, typically consists of 16 to 23 jurors.
In summary, a typical jury for criminal trials is 12 people, while civil trial juries tend to be smaller, ranging from 6 to 12 members depending on the court and location.
