Virginia law § 19.2-261 prohibits the court from charging the grand jury in the presence of any person selected as a juror, with violations considered reversible errors. Section 19.2-262 outlines procedures for jury selection, including jury size, waivers, and striking jurors from panels in criminal cases. These provisions ensure proper conduct during jury proceedings and specify how jurors are chosen and dismissed.
No, Virginia law prohibits charging the grand jury in the presence of any person selected as a juror, and violating this is considered reversible error.
A felony trial requires a jury of 12 persons selected from a panel of at least 20.
Yes, in juvenile cases, the juvenile through their guardian or counsel may waive the right to a jury trial.
Jurors are selected by alternately striking names from a panel until the required number remains; if parties cannot agree on strikes, ballots are drawn from a box to complete the process.