Scientific jury selection / Joel D. Lieberman, Bruce D. Sales.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lieberman, Joel D.

Contributor:

Sales, Bruce Dennis.

Series:

Law and public policy

The Law and public policy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jury selection--United States.

Jury selection.

Social aspects.

Jury selection--Psychological aspects.

United States.

Jury selection--Social aspects.

Physical Description:

ix, 261 pages ; 26 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [2007]

Summary:

The authors provide a thorough review of the most common techniques used to select jurors, and a critical evaluation of the ultimate effectiveness of these methods. This critique is based upon an examination of the social science literature. Psychologists and other social scientists as well as practicing trial consultants who read the book should gain a better understanding of the current state of research relevant to scientific jury selection, and areas where new research needs to be conducted to advance the field. Attorneys who read the book should be better able to decide whether or not to hire consultants to assist in future litigation, and if so, what types of services these consultants should provide.

Contents:

History and overview of the scientific jury selection process

The purpose and effectiveness of the voir dire

Community surveys

The influence of demographic factors

The influence of personality and attitudes

In-court questioning of prospective jurors

In-court observations of nonverbal behavior

Overall effectiveness of scientific jury selection

Additional trial consulting techniques that aid jury selection

Ethical and professional issues in scientific jury selection

Future directions for scientific jury selection.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 211-237) and index.

ISBN:

1591474272

OCLC:

62804990

Publisher Number:

9781591474272