Special Committee to Study the Decline in Jury Trials
The Committee to Study the Decline in Jury Trials has been created (December, 2011) in response to concerns about the declining number of jury trials. The mission of the committee is to research and analyze the trend of declining jury trials in both civil and criminal matters, in state and federal courts; determine the reasons for the decline and the impact that it has upon the justice system and the citizens of the state of Florida; report to the Board of Governors on any issues of concern; and recommend action if appropriate.
The Special Committee to Study the Decline in Jury Trials presented its final report to Board of Governors on January 27, 2012.