Massachusetts General Laws ch. 234A sec. 32 – Wilful misrepresentations in juror questionnaire
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Section 32. Any juror or other person who wilfully misrepresents a material fact in the confidential questionnaire for the purpose of either avoiding or securing service as a grand or trial juror shall be guilty of a crime, and, upon conviction, may be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 234A sec. 32
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.