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The goal of AJS’ National Jury Center is to improve the administration of justice in the United States by improving the functioning of the jury system. To this end, the center collects, organizes, and makes available to the public useful information about the jury system; reports on, and where necessary discovers, best practices for the jury system; promotes adoption and standardization of best practices relating to jury matters; and educates key constituencies about best practices.
New Video Offers Civics Refresher for Prospective Jurors The Martin County Bar Association and the Florida Bar Foundation have produced a thirteen-minute video on the importance of a fair, impartial, and independent judiciary and the role of the separation of powers in our government. The video offers a refresher course in civics and is shown throughout the state to prospective jurors who report for jury service. The video was developed with assistance from Indian River Community College. Posted 10/8/2008 Click here to view the video.ABA Convenes Symposium on the American Jury System On October 16 and 17, judges, lawyers, business leaders, academics, and representatives of court reform organizations will meet at Fordham University Law School for the American Bar Association’s National Symposium on the American Jury System. Members of the AJS National Jury Center Advisory Committee, Judge Judith Kaye and Professor Shari Seidman Diamond, and former AJS President Neal Sonnett are included on the program. Posted 10/6/2008 Click here for more about this symposium."Cornerstone of Democracy" to be included on citizenship DVD AJS has given U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) permission to include the AJS video "Cornerstone of Democracy: The U.S. Jury System" on a DVD for citizenship instructors. USCIS was created during the formation of the Department of Homeland Security with a mandate to increase civic education and participation among immigrants and refugees, assist immigrants and refugees with civic integration, and increase access to citizenship for eligible individuals. Posted 1/23/2008 Click here to order this video. |
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