Originally Posted by
UshuaiaHammerfest
when I know the cost of summoning those 12 people will be far greater than that $35.
Who said anything about 12 jurors?
I've seen many a traffic, or"lesser offense" trial, with 3, 5 or 6 jurors.
Not every jury trial is with 12.
For example some courts sit a jury of 5 who hear multiple cases throughout the day.