What is a grand jury vs. petit jury?
Grand jurors are not part of the trials. They are not physically present and are rather provided information by a prosecutor and are then left to decide whether there are grounds for criminal charges against a person. Petit jurors are the trial jurors. They are physically present during the trial and listen to evidence and testimonies that are presented throughout the trial. At the end, they offer verdicts based on the evidence, testimonials and the attorneys’ arguments. Throughout the entire trial, nobody except the bailiff is allowed to speak to the jurors or address them in any other way.
