Juries and Peremptory Challenges in Criminal Cases
Retired California superior court judge LaDoris Cordell, author of Her Honor, talked about juries and peremptory challenges in criminal cases.
Description
Retired California superior court judge LaDoris Cordell, author of "Her Honor," talked about juries and peremptory challenges in criminal cases.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What does LaDoris Cordell say about juries?
- Based on the clip, what are peremptory challenges?
- When do reasons have to be given to dismiss a juror? If a "race neutral" response is given, who ultimately decides?
- What reforms does Cordell mention and suggest?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- California Racial Justice Act
- Criminal Case
- Defense
- Jury
- Objection
- Peremptory Challenge
- Prosecution
- Racism