In the Minds of the Jury

Juries play a fundamental decision-making role in the American legal system, but what can neuroscience tell us about the reliability of witnesses’ memory, or the ways jurors’ minds might absorb (or, reject) evidence presented in court? What tools (e.g., jury instructions) might be leveraged to improve the ability of jurors to do their job of recalling and evaluating information in the interest of justice? Authorities on neuroscience, court best practices, and expert testimony, will parse these often overlooked, but crucial, questions.

Panelsits include Dr. Valerie P. Hans, Charles F. Rechlin Professor of Law, Cornell Law School, Dr. Emily Murphy, Professor of Law and the Harry & Lillian Hastings Research Chair, University of California College of Law, San Francisco, and Dr. Michael J. Saks, Regents Professor, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State. This session is moderated by Dr. Caroline Montojo, President and CEO, Dana Foundation.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, views or policy positions of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) or its members.