A jury of 6-12 persons that determines the guilt or innocence in a civil or criminal action is called a

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A petit jury, also known as a trial jury, is a group of 6-12 people who listen to evidence presented by both sides in a civil or criminal case and determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant. This is the most common type of jury and is used in most trials. The other options are not correct: a small jury and California jury are not recognized legal terms, an impartial jury is a general requirement for a fair trial but not a specific type of jury, and a grand jury is a type of jury that determines whether there is enough evidence to indict someone for a crime, but does not determine guilt or innocence.

A Jury of 6-12 Persons That Determines the Guilt or Innocence