3 Saiban-in trials
In Saiban-in trials, the panel consisting of three judges and six saiban-ins (laypersons chosen from the public for each case) (one judge and four saiban-ins, in exceptional cases) conducts deliberations for decisions on fact findings, applications of laws and regulations and sentencings. The decision at the deliberations is made by the majority of opinions of the number of person constituting the panel including the opinions of both the judges and the saiban-ins.
Table 2-3-2-3 shows the number of persons received or disposed at courts of first instance and conclusively disposed by Saiban-in trials by types of offense. The offenses designated for Saiban-in trials are offenses punishable by death or life imprisonment, or offenses that caused a victim to die by an intentional criminal act punishable by a minimum term of imprisonment of not less than one year.
Table 2-3-2-3 Persons received by/disposed at courts of first instance in Saiban-in trials (by types of offenses)
