The Five Main Steps of a Jury Trial

Michigan juries have been providing outstanding service and have set a high standard. The state of Michigan and your trial judge thanks you and all jurors for giving generously of your time and taking the jury's duty seriously.

The following five steps outline the trial process from jury selection to verdict:

Step 1: Selection of a Jury

Step 2: The Trial

Step 3: Judge's Instructions on the Law

Step 4: Deliberations by the Jury

Step 5: The Verdict