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Poll Finds Strong Support of Jury System by Americans
Source: NBN/CP RadioWire
Aug 9, 2004, 16:21

Americans have a profound belief and trust in the jury system, that�s according to a public opinion poll just released by the American Bar Association.  Despite the strong support, courts around the country report a serious problem with low response rates for jury duty.  Incoming A-B-A President Robert Grey:

�Serving on a jury and voting are important opportunities all Americans have in the work of our democracy.  We must work to translate the strong support for the jury system into active participation.�

Grey, a lawyer from Richmond, Virginia, pledges to spend his year as president of the nation�s largest lawyers organization speaking on behalf of American jurors.