Illinois Jurors Ask Questions of Witnesses
WATCH VIDEO >> Allowing Jurors to Ask Questions: Is it a Good Idea?
Director of Jury Consulting Dr. Daniel Wolfe of TrialGraphix speaks with Chicago Bar Association past presidents Robert A. Clifford, Esq. of Clifford Law Offices and Terri L. Mascherin, Esq. of Jenner & Block about the new Illinois state court rule that went into effect on July 1, 2012 permitting trial judges in civil cases to allow jurors to submit questions to witnesses. Listen to both plaintiff and defense sides as they comment on the process and share their viewpoints on the potential dilemmas, drawbacks, and advantages with the new rule.
Download these other resources to develop a better understanding of this procedure.
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Juror Questions: Why Attorneys Should Embrace Allowing Jurors to Ask
Questions of Witnesses (The Jury Expert, May 2012)
By Andrea Krebel, Jury Consultant, TrialGraphix
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Seventh Circuit American Jury Project Final Report (2008)
By Seventh Circuit American Jury Project Commission Members and TrialGraphix Jury Consulting Team
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Juror Questions During Trial: A Window Into Juror Thinking (2006)
By Sheri Seidman Diamond, Mary R. Rose, Beth Murphy, and Sven Smith
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Jurors' Unanswered Questions (2004)
By Sheri Seidman Diamond, Mary R. Rose, and Beth Murphy
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Seventh Circuit Bar Association – Project Manual Phase II
(Feb. 1, 2007 – Jan. 31, 2008)
By American Jury Project Commission
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Whether you need to work with us on an upcoming state court matter or just enhance your knowledge on this procedure, we can help. TrialGraphix Jury Consultants are familiar with these practices and have assisted the Seventh Circuit Bar Association American Jury Project in studying the impact of permitting juror questions. We also invite you to join in our effort and watch the 2011 Jury Project Video on the ABA Commission website for more information.
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