Michigan law allows courts to impanel juries of up to 14 members for lengthy felony trials, with provisions for excusing jurors and reducing the jury to 12 members if necessary. The process ensures a fair trial while maintaining the required jury size for verdicts. Additionally, officers are legally bound by oath, with violations constituting perjury.
Yes, Michigan courts can impanel juries of up to 14 members for lengthy felony trials, but the jury is usually reduced to 12 members before deliberation.
The trial court may excuse jurors if justified by conditions arising during the trial, provided the jury remains at least 12 members.
The court clerk will randomly draw names to reduce the jury to 12 members before deliberation begins.
Officers who knowingly and wilfully violate their oath can be convicted of perjury and face associated penalties.