The Citizen Participation in Criminal Trials system is an independently developed system comprising of elements from the American-style jury system and German-style citizen-judge system. Unique characteristics of the Citizen Participation in Criminal Trials are that: (1) the jury would issue a verdict independently from the judge, but if the jury is unable to reach a unanimous verdict of guilt or non-guilt, the jury shall hear evidence-related opinions of judges who take part in the trial before re-delivering a verdict. If the jury continuously fails to reach a unanimous verdict, a verdict will be abided by the majority decision; (2) jurors could express their opinions regarding sentencing; however, (3) the judge would not be bound by the jury’s verdicts and sentencing opinions. This Citizen Participatory Trial would be held upon the request by defendants of criminal cases.