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Term: Talesman
Definition: A talesman is a person who is chosen from the audience in a court to serve as a juror when there are not enough jurors available. They are also known as a tales-juror or veniremember.
Definition: A talesman is a person who is selected from among the bystanders in court to serve as a juror when the original jury panel has become deficient in number. They are also known as a veniremember or tales-juror.
Examples: If a trial requires 12 jurors, but only 11 are available, a talesman may be selected from the courtroom to serve as the 12th juror. Another example would be if a juror is dismissed during the trial, a talesman may be selected to replace them.
Explanation: The examples illustrate how a talesman is used to fill in for a missing juror or to replace a juror who has been dismissed during a trial. They are selected from the courtroom to ensure that the jury panel is complete and can make a fair and impartial decision.