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Local Rules of the Court of Common Pleas Of Mercer County
Orphans' Court Rules

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RULE 11. JURY TRIALS

11.1. Selection of Jurors.

When any issue is to be tried by a jury in the Orphans' Court Division, a request shall be made to the Trial or Civil Division of the Court of the county for a panel of jurors. A jury shall be selected from this panel and if additional jurors are required they shall be similarly obtained on request to the Trial or Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas.

Local Rule 11.1:1 Selection of Jurors.

When any issue is to be tried by a jury in the Orphans' Court Division, the President Judge shall request the Court of Common Pleas of the County for a panel of at least twenty (20) jurors. A jury of twelve (12) shall be selected from this panel and, if additional jurors are required, they shall be similarly obtained on request of the Court of Common Pleas.

11.2. Conduct of a Trial.

The selection of a jury, the conduct of a trial and motions after trial shall conform to the practice and procedure in jury trials in the local Court of Common Pleas.

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