S1 Ep3 The Juror Counseling Program with Pam Wood

26/06/2024 35 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
S1 Ep3 The Juror Counseling Program with Pam Wood

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Sometimes juries are required to view gruesome or shocking evidence. Jury trials can be tedious and long.  There can be concerns about safety and privacy. During jury selection a citizen may experience anxiety about the presence of media. In rare instances a jury may be kept away from the home during final deliberations.  After a verdict is rendered, there may be fear of retribution by the defendant or their friends. After a trial, a juror may feel stress symptoms or merely feel different or uncomfortable. Various courts are starting to address these concerns. In this Jury Talk episode, we chat with Massachusetts Jury Commissioner Pam Wood about what is being done in the Bay State to help burdened former jurors.