San Bernardino Superior Court hosted the nation’s second juror appreciation lunch Sept. 4—with an intent to change the way juror duty is perceived.
Speakers said jury duty was a crucial ideal of American Revolutionaries, and an opportunity to test one’s own biases.
The luncheon honored 12 jurors who served in the court in the past year.
Richard McHatton, a juror who completed a four month murder trial, said he appreciated the ability to test himself.
“When I received my summons, I was against the fray—I wanted to go to jury duty. It was something that I was excited to do, to test myself. Could I be
