jurors

Body-worn camera footage can be admitted as evidence and shown to jurors during criminal trials.

Courtrooms and courthouses commonly include designated secure entrances or doors for deputies, jurors, court staff, and in-custody defendants to control access and movement within the facility.

When a defendant in a civil wrongful-death case concedes liability, jurors are generally tasked only with determining the amount of damages rather than deciding fault or liability.

Body-camera footage is used as evidence in criminal trials and can be presented to jurors during testimony.

Courts can permit criminal defendants to appear in civilian clothing to help protect the defendants' presumption of innocence when a case has extensive public or media attention, while still imposing physical restraints for courtroom security and restricting media from photographing those restraints.

Appellate courts can reverse criminal convictions if a trial judge gives constitutionally incorrect or manifestly prejudicial jury instructions about how jurors may consider a defendant's confessions.

Miranda warnings inform a suspect of the constitutional right to remain silent, and whether a confession occurred before or after Miranda warnings affects the confession's admissibility and how jurors should be instructed to treat it.

Federal judges can revoke a defendant's pretrial release (bond) if the prosecution persuades the court there is a serious risk the defendant will threaten, injure, or intimidate witnesses or jurors.

Criminal defendants may request to wear civilian clothing and to appear without visible shackles or restraints during court appearances to reduce the risk of juror prejudice and to help protect their constitutional right to a fair trial.

During the penalty phase of a capital trial, prosecutors commonly emphasize aggravating factors such as the defendant's motive to persuade jurors to impose a harsher sentence, including the death penalty.