IL · jury_instructions
Ill. Pattern Jury Instr. (Criminal) 1.01B
Implicit Bias
[1] We all have feelings, assumptions, perceptions, fears, and stereotypes about others.
Some biases we are aware of and others we might not be fully aware of, which is why they are
called “implicit biases” or “unconscious biases.”
[2] Our biases often affect how we act, favorably or unfavorably, toward someone. Biases
can affect our thoughts, how we remember, what we see and hear, whom we believe or
disbelieve, and how we make important decisions.
[3] As jurors you are being asked to make important decisions in this case. You must
resist jumping to conclusions based on personal likes or dislikes. You must not let bias,
prejudice, or public opinion influence your decision.
[4] You must not be biased in favor of or against any person because of his or her race,
ethnicity, national ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or socioeconomic
status.
[5] Your verdict must be based solely on the evidence presented.
Provenance
- Source
- illinoiscourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-20
- Edition
- 2026-08-19
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