jury of the vicinage
- A group of people selected from the local area or political division, such as a county, where the court proceedings are taking place
- To ensure a fair trial, it was decided that the case would be heard by a jury of the vicinage.
- The defendant requested a change of venue, arguing that a jury of the vicinage might be biased due to local media coverage.
- Under the Sixth Amendment, an accused has the right to be tried by an impartial jury of the vicinage.
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