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California courts owe defendants a jury of their peers. It’s still too hard to get one

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A San Diego man accused of murder went on trial for four weeks earlier this year. After closing arguments, the jurors ...
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You've been warned: Skipping jury duty could seriously cost you

While many dread receiving a jury summons, it's important you respond to the card. Depending on your state, the cost of ...
East Bay Times

Amos: Getting a jury of your peers needs to be easier in California

A San Diego man accused of murder went on trial for four weeks earlier this year. After closing arguments, the jurors — myself included — re-examined hundreds of photos of exhibits and re-listened to ...

Summoned to jury duty in downtown San Diego? Here’s a survival guide.

“In my view of American history, jury trials are the greatest democratic experiment in world history,” said San Diego Superior Court Judge Joan Weber. She tells prospective jurors the same thing ...
Los Angeles Times

Jury awards $16.8 million to California prison doctor who complained about inmate’s threat

A jury awarded a $16.8-million judgment to a California prison doctor who alleged her employer did not respond appropriately to a threat she received from an incarcerated person. The case centered on ...