Plea bargaining defines the U.S. criminal justice system: most cases end in pleas, not trials. The practice saves time and resources — but raises hard questions about fairness and transparency.

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In the latest edition of #Judicature, Grace Haviland of the National Center for State Courts spotlights the rise of hybrid & remote hearings — boosting efficiency, participation & access. https://loom.ly/wPzNLdY

Asking All the Right Questions: Benefits of Juror Questionnaires and Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire , Juror questionnaires and attorney-led voir dire can improve bias detection, juror candor, strategic selection, and overall efficiency in trials.

Featured in the latest edition of #Judicature: an article by Judge Stephen R. Bough and Kaitlin Minkler on how #juror questionnaires and attorney-led voir dire can enhance impartiality and improve judicial efficiency. https://loom.ly/Qbr6KxQ

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Mariko-sama: The Anjin asks that you issue a get-out-of-jail-free card limited to the present circumstances.

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