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why does the US still use common people during jury is beyond me tho
by Woshiwuja 3y ago
why does the US still use common people during jury is beyond me tho
- specialist 3y agoPerhaps we need more more specialized courts. My local jurisdiction has separate tracks for both vets and addicts. Because handling those cases in the "normal" court is inefficient and unproductive. (eg Most addicts need treatment, not jail time. Vets specific care, not jail time.) IIRC, there's a separate bankruptcy court. Sounds smart. I don't expect laypersons to understand finance and such. Methinks we need separate courts for both intellectual property and healthcare. Where the "jury of one's peers" is composed of actual domain expert peers.
- Woshiwuja 3y agoIs the jury decision final or can the judge ignore it? For example, why is the jury even involved in a murder trial?
- specialist 3y agoTo adjudicate.