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Welcome to the AJS National Jury Center

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.

JURY CENTER NEWS

"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
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Jury Duty Social Awareness Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a Jury Duty Social Awareness stamp to call attention to the importance of jury service, describing jury service as “an essential obligation, shared by all eligible citizens, that is a cornerstone of democracy in the United States.”
Posted 12/6/2007
Click here to view the stamp and the USPS press release.

 
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This five-minute video conveys the history and essence of the mission & work of AJS.
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21st National College on Judicial Conduct and Ethics
October 29-31, 2008 Chicago, Illinois
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