Jurados alternativos en procesos judiciales de Colorado

Explicación Simple

Los jurados alternativos son como suplentes en un equipo de fútbol. Si uno de los jurados no puede seguir, el alternativo entra para que el juicio continúe sin problemas.

Es como cuando estás cocinando y uno de tus ingredientes se acaba. Tienes un sustituto listo para usar, así el platillo no se ve afectado.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que en un juicio por un robo, uno de los jurados se enferma justo antes de que el jurado se reúna para decidir. El juez puede usar un jurado alternativo que estaba esperando para asegurarse de que el juicio no se retrase.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

C.R.S. 16-10-105 – Alternate jurors The court may direct that a sufficient number of jurors in addition to the regular jury be called and impaneled to sit as alternate jurors. Alternate jurors in the order in which they are called shall replace jurors who, prior to the time the jury retires to consider its verdict, become unable or disqualified to perform their duties. Alternate jurors shall be drawn in the same manner, shall have the same qualifications, shall be subject to the same examination and challenges, shall take the same oath, and shall have the same functions, powers, facilities, and privileges as the regular jurors. An alternate juror shall be discharged when the jury retires to consider its verdict or at such time as determined by the court. When alternate jurors are impaneled, each side is entitled to one peremptory challenge in addition to those otherwise allowed by law. In a case in which a class 1, 2, or 3 felony, as described in section 18-1.3-401 (1)(a)(IV) and (1)(a)(V), C.R.S., is charged, and in a case in which a level 1 or level 2 drug felony as described in section 18-1.3-401.5 , C.R.S., is charged, and in any case in which a felony listed in section 24-4.1-302 (1), C.R.S., is charged, the court shall impanel at least one juror to sit as an alternate if requested by any party. Source: Section 16-10-105 — Alternate jurors , https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-16.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).