Sec. 6. Before the commencement of the trial, an oath must be administered to each juror that the juror will:

(1) well and truly try the matter in issue between the parties; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-36-3-6

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(2) give a true verdict;

according to law and evidence.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-20-6.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.32.