What does an alternate juror do?
Houston – We know jurors listen to all of the facts of a case, review the evidence, and can ultimately decide whether someone is innocent.
But do all selected jurors weigh into that process?
We explain the role alternate jurors play in this Anatomy of a Trial video.
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