A hung jury occurs when jurors cannot reach a unanimous decision on a verdict. In most jurisdictions, a jury consists of 12 members, so a hung jury typically requires at least one juror to disagree with the majority, resulting in a lack of consensus. However, some jurisdictions may allow for smaller juries in certain cases, which can change the specific number needed for a hung jury.
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