§ 189. Jurors and juries. Jurors for the trial of an action in which a jury has been demanded shall be drawn and summoned and a trial jury shall be procured in all respects in accordance with the provisions of the justice court act. A police officer shall have all the powers and duties of a constable under those provisions.

Terms Used In N.Y. Second Class Cities Law 189

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trial jury: A group of citizens who hear the evidence presented by both sides at trial and determine the facts in dispute. Federal criminal juries consist of 12 persons. Federal civil juries consist of six persons.
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