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Lay Judge System

System where 6 citizen lay judges join 3 professional judges in serious criminal trials. Participation is mandatory. Covers murder, robbery causing injury, etc.

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Q. What does Lay Judge System mean?

System where 6 citizen lay judges join 3 professional judges in serious criminal trials. Participation is mandatory. Covers murder, robbery causing injury, etc.

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