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Resources

  • Here is some basic information you need to know in order to serve as a fully informed juror when called for jury duty.

  • Press releases and other resources for news, television, film, and other media professionals.

  • Information for defendants who are seeking trial by jury and are considering a jury nullification strategy.

  • Key jury-related legal cases as well as current policy, law, and proposed legislation regarding jury rights.

  • Jury-related resources for attorneys interested including CLE information, legal arguments, amicus briefs, and more.

  • Frequently asked questions, articles and essays, historic documents, videos, glossary of legal terms, and more.

  • Criminal Cases Resolved by Plea Bargaining

    95%

  • Extra Punishment for Refusing a Plea Bargain

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  • Rank of United States in Incarceration

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  • Years FIJA Has Fought for Jury Rights

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Latest News & Updates

September 17, 2020
byKirsten C. Tynan

How many provisions for jury rights in the United States Constitution can you think of off the top of your head? Check your answer here!

September 5, 2020
byKirsten C. Tynan

2020 marks the 350th anniversary of the landmark conscientious acquittal in the trial of William Penn. Join us in celebrating this year with an online video extravaganza throughout the day!

July 29, 2020
byKirsten C. Tynan

On a 5-2 margin, the Michigan Supreme Court has overturned the false "jury tampering" conviction against Keith Wood for sharing FIJA's Your Jury Rights: True or False? brochure on the public sidewalk outside the Mecosta County Courthouse.