A jury is a group of citizens selected to hear evidence in a trial and reach a verdict. In criminal cases, juries typically consist of twelve people who must unanimously agree on guilt or innocence. Jury duty is a civic responsibility in Canada, with potential jurors randomly selected from voter lists, health card databases, or other public records. Serving on a jury allows ordinary citizens to participate directly in the justice system. While most municipal matters never involve juries, citizens may be called for jury duty in superior court trials. Employers must allow employees time off for jury service, though compensation varies by province.