CJ 3500 - Jury Selection and Decision Making

(4 Units)

Examines the major issues in jury selection and research on how verdicts can be influenced by extra-legal factors such as the characteristics of the defendant, the jurors, and the political climate. Students will learn about the theoretical ideals underlying the jury system and compare these with the reality of the jury system today and debate proposed jury reforms. Activities may include oral presentations, designing a jury selection strategy, participation as a juror in a mock trial, and courtroom observation.

Prerequisites: CJ 2250 and CJ 2280, or consent of instructor.

Offered: (Fall)

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