The birth records in this databases come from several different sources: State Health Departments: Some states provide access to birth and other vital records for certain years. The year range available depends on the extent and quality of their record keeping, as well as the laws of the individual state or county.
The judgeâs power allows for dismissal of the case, acquittal, or declaration of a mistrial, and depending upon legal technicalities, the judgeâs decision for acquittal may be interpreted as a dismissal or a mistrial.
Courts can eliminate potential jurors who are not willing to vote for the death penalty in a capital case. If the judge believes that a juror's feelings about the death penalty would impair his or her ability to judge the case and choose the punishment fairly, that juror will be dismissed for cause..