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Qui peut être appelé à faire partie d’un jury d’assises en France ?

Who can be called to sit on a cour d'assises jury in France?

Correct answer

Tout citoyen français d'au moins 23 ans, inscrit sur les listes électorales et tiré au sort

Any French citizen aged at least 23, on the electoral roll and drawn by lot

Why

Jurors are drawn by lot from the electoral rolls; they must be at least 23, able to read and write French and in possession of their civic rights. Certain professions, such as police officers and members of the Government, cannot serve. From the official naturalisation knowledge-question list.

Answer choices

  • AToute personne résidant en France depuis un an, quelle que soit sa nationalitéAnyone who has lived in France for a year, whatever their nationality
  • BTout citoyen français d'au moins 23 ans, inscrit sur les listes électorales et tiré au sortAny French citizen aged at least 23, on the electoral roll and drawn by lot
  • CUniquement les avocats et les policiersOnly lawyers and police officers
  • DUniquement les personnes qui se portent volontairesOnly people who volunteer