Lack of truthfulness on jury questionnaires is a growing problem that's prompting calls for juror background checks. Jurors' criminal records are being discovered during or after trial, triggering mistrials and providing grounds for appeal. Prosecutors, in particular, are calling for more investigation into jurors' backgrounds. But the defense bar has expressed concerns that the tactic would give prosecutors more leverage at trial, chill juror participation and discriminate against minority jurors.
May 11, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Lack of truthfulness on jury questionnaires is a growing problem that is prompting calls for criminal background checks of jurors.
Jurors’ criminal records are being discovered during or after trial, triggering mistrials and providing grounds for appeal across the country. Many in the legal profession — particularly prosecutors — are calling for background checks.
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