With the advent of a system of citizen judges, Japan’s courts now:

a. have an American-style jury system.
b. use a mixed panel with 3 professional judges and 6 citizens.
c. allow citizens, whether legally trained or not, to serve as judges in summary courts.
d. use the British model of magistrates’ courts for minor offenses.


b. use a mixed panel with 3 professional judges and 6 citizens.

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