Aug 24, 2017 · In an April Pew Research Center survey, two-thirds of U.S. adults (67%) said serving on a jury “is part of what it means to be a good citizen.” Just 31% took the opposite view and said jury duty service “does not have much to do with being a good citizen.”

It’s clear there’s a public perception problem related to jury service and trial by jury, so let’s do our part by promoting pro-jury sentiment, educating the public about the importance of juries, and — on some level — becoming part of the solution.

Jun 11, 2019 · The overwhelming majority (90%) pleaded guilty instead, while the remaining 8% had their cases dismissed, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of data collected by the federal judiciary. Most defendants who did go to trial, …

Jun 14, 2023 · In fiscal year 2022, only 290 of 71,954 defendants in federal criminal cases – about 0.4% – went to trial and were acquitted, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of the latest available statistics from the federal judiciary. Another 1,379 went to …

Jul 16, 2024 · Most states now let older adults opt out of jury duty. The age varies from state to state, with some setting the threshold at 65 while others have it at 80. Once you’ve reached that designated age, however, you can skip jury duty with an easy response. In general, jury duty is relatively uncommon.

Sep 16, 2019 · A recently released report by the Pew Research Center confirms a steady erosion of citizens asserting their right to a jury trial over the past 20 years. “Only 2% of federal criminal defendants go to trial, and most who do are found guilty” is the headline.

According to a recent Pew Research Survey, the chances of serving on a jury in any given year are small, but most Americans still see it as part of being a good citizen. Two-thirds of U.S, adults (67%) said serving on a jury “is part of what it means to be a good citizen.”

A jury ensures the defendant's Sixth Amendment right, thus affording them the right to a speedy trial and an impartial jury. Citizens are summoned by the federal government or the state government to take part in a selection process.

May 31, 2018 · The majority of attorneys surveyed agreed the number of their own cases which proceed to jury trials were too low and the majority of the cases were resolved without a jury. Regardless of the decline, a Pew Research Center survey in April 2017 revealed two-thirds of U.S. adults considered serving on a jury “is part of what is means to be a ...

Jan 9, 2024 · Juror scams happen when "people are being targeted by phone call, email, and messaging scams threatening them with prosecution for failing to comply with jury service," according to the Federal...