The verdict

When they have reached a verdict, the jury will return to the courtroom. The court clerk will ask the jury foreman for the verdict.

When the verdict has been given, the juror’s work on that case is over. If the defendant is found guilty the judge may pass sentence immediately, or may ask for pre-sentence reports to be prepared by the Probation Service. In this case the defendant will be called back at a later date for sentencing.

When the trial on which you have been a juror is over you should stay in the jury box until an usher asks you to leave the courtroom and return to the jury assembly area. You must always report back to the court officials after a trial, as you may be a juror in more than one trial during your jury service.

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