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Judge-As-Educator During Jury Selection Practical Guidance: A.B.A. Principles for Juries & Jury Trials Courts should educate jurors regarding the essential aspects of a jury trial. Educate during summoning. I. Orient in assembly


  1. Judge-As-Educator During Jury Selection Practical Guidance: A.B.A. Principles for Juries & Jury Trials

  2. “Courts should educate jurors regarding the essential aspects of a jury trial.” Educate during summoning. I. Orient in assembly room. II. III. Civics lessons in courtroom. • “Voir dire” means … • Oath to tell the truth “For Cause” & “Peremptory” strikes •

  3. Why should we take the time?  150,000 jury trials per year  31 million summoned  1.5 million serve each year  Building trust  Law school for the common person  Engaging civic participation  Doing justice

  4. Who owns this trial?  The parties  The court  The community

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