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The Center for
Jury Studies
"Twenty-four
percent of the adult American population has reported for jury service.
The remaining 76% of Americans live with, live next to, work with, or otherwise
hear about the experiences, good and bad, of those 24% who have lived it first
hand."
Tom
Munsterman, Director of the Center for Jury Studies
Mission
Statement
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Most Americans are likely
to experience the American jury justice system as a juror than as any
other type of participant in the legal system. The Center for Jury
Studies is dedicated to facilitating the ability of these citizens to
fulfill their role within the justice system and enhancing their
confidence and satisfaction with jury service by helping judges and
court staff improve jury management. To do so, the Center engages
in cutting-edge research to identify practices that
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promote
broad participation by the community in the jury system
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respect
jurors' contributions to the justice system
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utilize
jurors' time effectively and make reasonable accommodations for
their comfort and privacy, and
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provide
jurors with the decision-making tools necessary to make informed and
fair judgments in the cases submitted to them.
The
Center for Jury Studies disseminates this information through technical
assistance contracts, educational programs, and public outreach.
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