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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 21 MIN

Should criminal cases require a full jury?

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to require 12-person juries in criminal cases, with the bishops arguing against a Florida policy allowing smaller six-person juries in many cases. We talk more about it with Dean John Czarnetzky.Further ReadingU.S. bishops urge Supreme Court to require 12-person juries for criminal casesGuest InfoJohn Czarnetzky is Chief Executive Officer and Dean at the Ave Maria School of Law. He also serves as a legal adviser to the Holy See’s Mission to the United Nations, representing the Holy See in negotiations, including establishing the International Criminal Court and several international treaties, including one on the rights of persons with disabilities. Dean Czarnetzky is a lay member of the Dominican Order and a third-degree Knight of Columbus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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