In:
Criminal Justice Review, SAGE Publications, Vol. 10, No. 1 ( 1985-05), p. 11-16
Abstract:
Little empirical evidence exists to suggest that jurors may develop negative perceptions of the court system which may affect an objective finding of guilt or innocence. This present study examined a number of attributes of jurors, including juror demographic characteristics, time expended in jury selection and deliberation, and juror perceptions of the defense attorney and the prosecuting attorney. A questionnaire was mailed to 462 randomly selected individuals who had served as criminal court jurors during 1983 and 1984. The questionnaire elicited demographic information (e.g., age, sex, race, etc.); general details about the court case the juror had served; and attitudinal responses about the court system; the defense attorney, and the prosecuting attorney. These attributes were then examined with respect to the extent they affected jury decision outcomes.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0734-0168
,
1556-3839
DOI:
10.1177/073401688501000102
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1985
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2187435-9
SSG:
2
SSG:
2,1
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