Throughout the year, the Center for Jury Studies offers workshops, webinars and other learning opportunities for judges, court staff, and jury management staff. Check back for new events and updates.
Date/Time: Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 3 to 4:15 pm ET
Panelists: Judge Pamela Gates, Associate Presiding Judge; Matthew Martin, Jury Commissioner; Tiana Burdick, Deputy Jury Commissioner; Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County
Discover how remote case-specific juror questionnaires can revolutionize jury selection by providing greater convenience for prospective jurors, offering more meaningful insights into juror impartiality, and reducing operational costs through improved juror utilization. Join us for a comprehensive webinar featuring esteemed panelists from the Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, as they share their successful implementation of this innovative approach. The webinar will cover:
- The process used by the Maricopa County Superior Court to prescreen jurors for bias and time conflicts;
- How remote juror questionnaires provide more detailed and valuable information to judges and lawyers;
- The practical tools utilized, including Microsoft Forms and Excel, to facilitate remote questionnaires; and
- The significant impact this approach has had on the efficiency and effectiveness of voir dire.
Who should attend:
- Judges and court administrators
- Jury commissioners and jury management staff
- Legal professionals and trial consultants
- Technology and operations staff within the judicial system
- Anyone interested in modernizing and improving the jury selection process
Click here to register. For more information, contact Paula Hannaford-Agor at phannaford@ncsc.org.
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 3:00 to 4:00 pm ET
Presenter: Shannon McAuliffe, Associate Managing Director, Ideas42
Join us for an insightful webinar on redesigning jury summons and other communications with prospective jurors through the lens of behavioral psychology. Shannon McAuliffe, Associate Managing Director at Ideas42, will guide us through behavioral science 101 and innovative strategies that courts can implement to improve response and appearance rates by prospective jurors. The session will explore:
- The principles of behavioral science and how they apply to jury communications;
- Real-world examples of redesigned communications that have led to higher engagement; and
- Practical tips for crafting more effective messages to prospective jurors.
As an organization dedicated to applying behavioral science to solve complex social problems, Ideas42 has been at the forefront of efforts to enhance court processes. Shannon McAuliffe will share valuable insights from her experience working with courts across the country on defendant appearance rates to implement these evidence-based approaches in the juror context. Click here to register for the webinar. For more information, contact Paula Hannaford-Agor at phannaford@ncsc.org.