Which statement about jury duties is true?

• A. The jury must be unanimous
• B. Jurors discuss outside
• C. Employers must pay
• D. Jurors ignore evidence

Answer: (A)

Verdicts in criminal trials are required to be unanimous. Everyone on the jury must agree on guilt or innocence before a verdict is reached, which helps ensure the decision reflects careful consideration of all the evidence. Jurors listen to witnesses, review the presented facts, and deliberate together in private to reach that agreement. They should not discuss the case with anyone outside the jury or share their deliberations with outsiders. Juror pay is not universally the employer’s responsibility; if compensation exists, it typically comes from the court or government, not universally from employers. Jurors do not ignore evidence; they must weigh and consider all the evidence before arriving at a verdict.