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La last bit of the oath is so jarring… Aside from that problematic bit, is that oath performed before the jury hears the case or just before they deliberate?
by Renaud 4y ago
La last bit of the oath is so jarring…
Aside from that problematic bit, is that oath performed before the jury hears the case or just before they deliberate?
I’m asking because the details of the case may themselves reveal an unjust law that the jury may feel obligated to decide against.
- vore 4y agoAs always with these things, you can always ask to take an affirmation instead of an oath that omits the "so help you God". The oath is usually administered at the start of the case.