Improving the Jury System.
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Improving the Jury System Everyone at some point in their lives will be called for jury duty if they haven't already. Most people cringe at the sound of going to court and the fact that they have to get up early, sit, and wait for their name to be called. After serving jury duty this past summer, it was not as bad as most people say but there was room for improvement. Juries have tremendous power over people's lives and it is important to make sure that jury verdicts can be fair, unbiased, and accurate. In recent years, however, many concerns have been raised about the jury system's viability. One primary concern is that juries have become inefficient and serve as a drain on limited judicial resources. Concerns have also been raised about the quality and integrity of the outcomes reached by juries. Many critics believe that jurors are...

