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Law Practice

Sep. 1, 2004

Before Putting the Jury in Charge, Let's Improve Voir Dire

Forum Column - By Dana Cephas - On Aug. 10, the first day of his term in office, the new president of the American Bar Association announced an initiative aimed at revolutionizing the role of jurors, one that could transform jurors from passive observers to active participants during the trial process. One of the provisions under consideration is to permit jurors to question witnesses during trials.

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        By Dana Cephas
        
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