Juror Bias
/ˈdʒʊərər baɪəs/
Definitions
- (n.) Prejudice or preconceived opinions held by a juror that affect impartiality in a legal trial.
The defense attorney challenged the juror for suspected juror bias arising from prior knowledge of the case.
Forms
- juror bias
- juror biases
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Commentary
Juror bias is a critical issue impacting the fairness of trials; careful voir dire is essential to detect and mitigate bias.
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