Jury Representativeness
/ˈdʒʊəri ˌrɛprɪzɛnˌtætɪvnɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The extent to which a jury reflects the demographic and social characteristics of the community from which it is drawn.
Jury representativeness is crucial to ensure impartiality and public confidence in trial outcomes.
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- jury representativeness
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Commentary
Assessing jury representativeness helps prevent systematic exclusion of groups during jury selection, promoting fairness in verdicts.
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