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Valerie P. Hans

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Inside The Black Box: Comment On Diamond And Vidmar, Valerie P. Hans Jun 2015

Inside The Black Box: Comment On Diamond And Vidmar, Valerie P. Hans

Valerie P. Hans

It is an honor to be invited to comment on the first publication of the Arizona Jury Project, a study of Arizona juries that includes videotaping and analysis of jury room discussions and deliberations. It is a remarkable and unique project, made possible by an unusual confluence of people, places, and events. In an insightful opinion some years ago, United States Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis observed that "[i]t is one of the happy incidents of the federal system that a single courageous State may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments …

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Reflections On The Korean Jury Trial, Valerie P. Hans Nov 2014

Reflections On The Korean Jury Trial, Valerie P. Hans

Valerie P. Hans

Korea's experience with its new jury system offers many lessons for those interested in juries and jury reform worldwide. Aiming for a unique jury system that was ideally suited to Korean citizens and their legal system, those who crafted Korea's jury incorporated elements of both classic jury systems and mixed tribunals. Initially, the jury deliberates on guilt independently of the judge, but the procedure includes optional as well as mandatory opportunities for the presiding judge to advise the jury during its deliberation. The Korean jury delivers an advisory rather than binding jury verdict. These and other features of the Korean …

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