It Is Time To Abolish Jury Trials In Civil Matters

It is now, more than ever, time to step up and abolish jury trials in civil matters.

Why?

• All civil jury trials have been suspended. It is likely they will be the last forums to open for obvious reasons due to social distancing.
• There will be a reluctance on any opening (post-pandemic) for jurors to attend these hearings.
• Civil jury trials are almost twice the costs to run than a judge alone.
• The public, who are subject to jury duty, simply cannot financially afford to sit on juries that last for weeks, if not months in civil cases.
• Judge alone trials (pre and post-pandemic) are able to proceed virtually, if necessary.
• Judge alone trials are able to adapt in the event that the calling of virtual evidence is not practical.