Legal Definitions - shadow jury

Definition: A group of individuals who observe a trial and provide feedback to the legal team, but do not have the power to make a decision like an official jury.

Example: In a high-profile case, a legal team may hire a shadow jury to provide feedback on how the real jury may react to certain evidence or arguments presented in court. The shadow jury may be made up of individuals who are demographically similar to the real jury, but they do not have any legal authority.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a shadow jury is used to provide insight into how the real jury may react to certain aspects of a trial. The shadow jury is not an official jury and does not have any legal power, but their feedback can be valuable to the legal team in preparing their case.