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The Center for Jury Studies

Jury Topics

 

Jury Trial Innovations

Pre-Trial Innovations

Topic Overview FAQ Resource Guide Media Coverage
Juror Compensation and Perks Overview FAQ -- --
Courthouse Facilities for Jurors Overview -- -- --
Juror Orientation -- -- -- --
Questionnaires to Assist Jury Selection Overview FAQ Guide --
One-Day/One- Trial Overview FAQ -- --
Plain English Jury Instructions Overview FAQ Guide --

 

Trial Innovations

Topic Overview FAQ Resource Guide Media Coverage
Juror Notetaking Overview FAQ Guide --
Jury Notebooks Overview FAQ Guide --
Jurors' Submission of Questions to Witnesses Overview FAQ Guide --
Anonymous Juries Overview FAQ -- --
Written or Recorded Instructions for Jurors Overview FAQ Guide --
Jury Instructions Before Closing Arguments Overview FAQ Guide --
Juror Discussions of Evidence During the Trial Overview FAQ Guide --

 

Post-Trial Innovations

Topic Overview FAQ Resource Guide Media Coverage
Juror Stress Overview -- -- --
Juror Fee Donations -- -- -- --
Jurors and the Media -- -- -- --
Juror Exit Questionnaires Overview -- -- --