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  • Legal Psychology
  • Judicial Studies
  • Cognitive Bias Research

Background:

  • Implicit bias significantly impacts jury decision-making processes.
  • Judicial training on implicit bias is an emerging field, with varying levels of judge awareness.
  • Uncertainty exists regarding whether and how judges should inform jurors about implicit bias.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate judges' current beliefs and practices concerning implicit bias in judicial proceedings.
  • To understand the extent to which judges alert jurors to the potential influence of implicit bias.

Main Methods:

  • Survey-based research to gather data on judges' perspectives and actions.
  • Analysis of judicial awareness and self-reported practices regarding implicit bias instructions.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority of judges (72%) do not provide instructions to jurors regarding implicit bias.
  • Many judges exhibit a lack of comprehensive understanding or awareness of implicit bias.
  • A notable portion of judges now perceive the importance of alerting jurors to bias and express a desire to implement such practices.

Conclusions:

  • Current judicial practices largely omit informing jurors about implicit bias.
  • There is a recognized need and growing interest among judges to enhance juror awareness of implicit bias.
  • Future judicial training and protocols may evolve to incorporate implicit bias education for juries.