A blog about the very small percentage of jurors who fail to follow the judge's instructions, including doing independent Internet research, using social media (such as Facebook) to contact parties and lawyers, and blogging about the trial. Juror misconduct frequently results in mistrials and a waste of resources. Links will be provided to sample jury summonses, jury instructions, and other resources to improve juror education and minimize juror misconduct, thereby promoting fairness of trials.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Friday, May 12, 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
Thank you, Jurors!
The judicial branches thank jurors for faithfully performing their civic duty.
Here is a link to a video about federal jury service.
http://www.uscourts.gov/news/2017/05/02/jury-service-close-highlights-appreciation-week
Here is a link to a video about federal jury service.
http://www.uscourts.gov/news/2017/05/02/jury-service-close-highlights-appreciation-week