Minority jurors may use verdicts to correct institutional inequalities

Evidence

Additionally, some research suggests that some minority groups may have a desire to correct institutional inequalities through their verdict decisions (Hunt, 2015). Levels of trust in the CJS, which differ among racial and ethnic groups, may predict juror’s evidence evaluation or even the extent to which they contribute to a discussion during deliberation. — Joseph Avery, Jim Sidanius, Joel Cooper, Gregory Davis, Amanda N., Bias in the Law, 914

Categorization

• XREF: Connects to Milgrom’s institutions work and the broader theme of how trust in systems shapes individual participation and enforcement behavior.