<P> The `` petit jury '' ( or `` trial jury '' , sometimes `` petty jury '' ) hears the evidence in a trial as presented by both the plaintiff ( petitioner ) and the defendant ( respondent ) . After hearing the evidence and often jury instructions from the judge , the group retires for deliberation , to consider a verdict . The majority required for a verdict varies . In some cases it must be unanimous , while in other jurisdictions it may be a majority or supermajority . A jury that is unable to come to a verdict is referred to as a hung jury . The size of the jury varies ; in criminal cases involving serious felonies there are usually 12 jurors . </P>
<P> The `` petit jury '' ( or `` trial jury '' , sometimes `` petty jury '' ) hears the evidence in a trial as presented by both the plaintiff ( petitioner ) and the defendant ( respondent ) . After hearing the evidence and often jury instructions from the judge , the group retires for deliberation , to consider a verdict . The majority required for a verdict varies . In some cases it must be unanimous , while in other jurisdictions it may be a majority or supermajority . A jury that is unable to come to a verdict is referred to as a hung jury . The size of the jury varies ; in criminal cases involving serious felonies there are usually 12 jurors . </P>
how many jury members in a criminal trial
how many jury members in a criminal trial
usually 12 jurors
usually 12 jurors