A party to a lawsuit. The act or instance of a person's deliberately making material false or misleading statements while under oath. This is the burden of proof in a civil trial. During a sequestered trial, jurors are prevented from watching, hearing, or reading the news regarding the case. Sequestered juries stay in hotels, and are not allowed outside contact during the course of the trial.
Sequestered juries are rare in Jackson County.
An official order commanding a person to appear before a court. Oral evidence given by a witness under oath. A jury's finding or decision on the factual issues of a case. A preliminary examination of a potential juror by a judge or lawyer to decide whether the individual is qualified and suitable to serve on a jury.