Step 5: After the Verdict

Home Jurors Trial Process Step 5: After the Verdict

Someone may ask you about the verdict after it is delivered. Because the lawyer's presentation of the case results in very little feedback, the lawyer may seek your comments in an earnest attempt to improve his or her skills as an advocate. The general public and the lawyers and parties may be interested in what evidence the jury considered significant.

You have no legal obligation to discuss the verdict or your deliberations.

For information following a long or stressful trial, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) publishes a manual Through the Eyes of the Juror: A Manual for Addressing Juror Stress. NCSC can be contacted toll-free at 1-800-877-1233.

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