Author Question: What are some of the policies adopted by various states to overcome the problem of juries being ... (Read 36 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What are some of the policies adopted by various states to overcome the problem of juries being filled only with the unemployed, older people, single people, and others that were unable to be excused?

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Question 2

Briefly explain how some states help voters by providing them with a more balanced picture during retention elections for judges?

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kaillie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Most states have reacted to these problems by making it more difficult to be excused. In addition, many states have adopted a one-day, one-trial policy, which makes jury service less frequent and less onerous. Because jury trials take more time than bench trials (trials before judges) and cost more, some states use juries of fewer than the standard 12 people for some criminal trials. A few states also permit verdicts by less than a unanimous vote. The U.S. Supreme Court has approved these practices, provided the juries consist of at least six people.

Answer to Question 2

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To provide a more balanced picture, a few statesAlaska, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and Tennesseehave tried to supply more neutral information about judicial performance. In Colorado, an evaluation committee in each judicial districtjointly appointed by the chief justice, governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the housedisseminates information through newspaper supplements, including a final recommendation of retain or do not retain.