In 2005, the Criminology Research Council commissioned a study into the practices, policies and procedures that affect juror satisfaction in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. This definitive study encompassed the management of jurors, sources and levels of juror satisfaction, jurors' perceptions and knowledge of the jury system, and policy implications for developing optimal procedures for juror management. These reports highlight a range of issues regarding the jury system and processes, from community perceptions and juror information through to management of jurors during and after trials.

Two publications summarising these results have been released. These reports highlight a range of issues regarding the jury system and processes, from community perceptions and juror information through to management of jurors during and after trials.

Publications:

1. Research and Public Policy Series No. 87: “Practices, policies and procedures that influence juror satisfaction in Australia” by Jane Goodman-Delahunty, Neil Brewer, Jonathan Clough, Jacqueline Horan, James RP Ogloff, David Tait and Jessica Pratley.

2. Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice No. 354: “Factors affecting juror satisfaction and confidence in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia” by Kate O'Brien, Jane Goodman-Delahunty, Jonathan Clough and Jessica Pratley.

Associate Professor Jane Goodman-Delahunty of the School of Psychology led the investigation by a multidisciplinary team from the University of Canberra, Flinders University, Monash University and the University of Melbourne.

Jessica Pratley completed a Master of Forensic Psychology at the University of NSW in 2007, and Kate O’Brien completed a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Psychology) at the University of NSW in 2006.