Question 1

Is juror research ethical?

Accepted Answer

Yes — passive research on jurors using publicly available information is generally permissible and in some jurisdictions may even be required. Most state bar ethics opinions follow the framework established in ABA Formal Opinion 466, which permits attorneys to review publicly available social media profiles before and during trial, provided they do not communicate with jurors in any way. PeerProbe researches only public information and never triggers notifications or makes any form of contact with jurors.

Question 2

Can lawyers look up jurors on social media?

Accepted Answer

In virtually every US jurisdiction, attorneys may view juror social media profiles and posts that are publicly accessible without an ethics violation — as long as they do not send friend requests, messages, or any communication that would alert the juror to being researched. PeerProbe's platform is designed to conduct only passive, ethics-compliant research.

Question 3

What information about jurors is public?

Accepted Answer

Public juror information typically includes: names, general locations, voter registration records, property records, court records (as plaintiff or defendant), business filings, and any social media content published with public visibility settings. Attorneys cannot access private social media content, sealed records, or information that requires the juror's permission to access.

Question 4

Does PeerProbe contact jurors or send notifications?

Accepted Answer

Never. PeerProbe conducts all research passively using publicly available data sources. The platform is specifically designed to avoid any action that would notify a juror that they are being researched, including friend requests, follows, or any form of direct or indirect communication.

Question 5

Do I have to disclose my juror research to the court?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure obligations vary by jurisdiction. In New York, for example, attorneys who discover juror misconduct during research must disclose it to the court. In most jurisdictions, routine background research does not require disclosure. PeerProbe's jurisdiction guide includes disclosure obligations for each state.

Question 6

How does PeerProbe calculate a juror bias score?

Accepted Answer

PeerProbe's bias score is a composite of five data streams: (1) demographic and psychographic analysis, (2) public social media content review, (3) case-specific question responses scored against your theory of the case, (4) Implicit Association Test results measuring unconscious bias, and (5) live voir dire scoring during jury selection. Each stream contributes a weighted sub-score, and the composite is displayed on a 1–10 scale where 10 represents maximum bias risk.

Question 7

How long does juror research take?

Accepted Answer

PeerProbe completes automated research on most juror panels within 2–4 hours after panel submission. For standard panels of 30–50 jurors, research is typically ready before voir dire begins the next day when submitted the evening before trial. Rush processing is available for same-day results.

Question 8

What courts and jurisdictions does PeerProbe support?

Accepted Answer

PeerProbe supports all 50 US state courts and all federal district courts. The compliance engine automatically applies the correct jurisdictional ethical guardrails based on the court you identify when creating a case. International jurisdictions are on our roadmap.

Question 9

How does the live voir dire scoring work?

Accepted Answer

The mobile voir dire tool lets you assign each juror a score from 1–10 on any question as their response is given. Your entire trial team sees each score in real time. At the end of voir dire, PeerProbe combines live scores with pre-trial research scores to generate a final composite and a ranked list with strike recommendations.

Question 10

How much does PeerProbe cost?

Accepted Answer

PeerProbe offers flat-rate monthly and annual subscriptions as well as per-case pricing. Monthly plans start at $299/month for solo attorneys and scale up for larger firm teams. Annual plans include a 20% discount. Per-case pricing starts at $199 per case for panel research.

Question 11

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PeerProbe offers a 14-day free trial with full access to all features including juror research, bias scoring, and the voir dire tool. No credit card is required to start your trial.

Question 12

Can I use PeerProbe for just one case?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Per-case pricing is available starting at $199 for a single panel research run. This includes full bias scoring, social media review, and audit-ready documentation for up to 60 jurors.

Question 13

Does PeerProbe offer discounts for smaller firms or public defenders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer discounted pricing for solo practitioners, public defender offices, and legal aid organizations. Contact our sales team to discuss pricing options for your practice.

Question 14

Is attorney-client information protected?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Case information entered into PeerProbe is protected under strict data security practices including encryption in transit and at rest. PeerProbe is SOC 2 Type II compliant. We do not sell, share, or use your case data for any purpose other than delivering your research results.

Question 15

How does PeerProbe protect against Batson challenges?

Accepted Answer

PeerProbe's bias scoring explicitly avoids relying on protected characteristics (race, gender, religion, national origin) as primary scoring factors. The platform documents the neutral, non-protected-characteristic bases for each score, providing attorneys with Batson-defensible documentation of the non-discriminatory bases for peremptory strikes.

Question 16

How long is my case data retained?

Accepted Answer

Case data is retained in your account for the duration of your subscription plus 90 days after cancellation. You can download and export all case data at any time. We do not retain data beyond the retention period without your explicit consent.

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