Conference presentations dealt with trial by jury, the political significance of juries, public attitudes toward juries, media responsibility in the conduct of fair trials, jury persuasion, and psychological aspects of the environment in which juries operate. Other presentations focused on prosecutorial functions and behavior, jury reform, jury instructions, juror reminiscences, the presentation of scientific evidence in court, expert evidence, forensic standards, and jury performance in complex cases. Particular attention was paid to the difficulties jurors face due to their unfamiliarity with legal procedures, judicial control of jury activities, community support for juries, juror biases and prejudices, and jury representativeness.