Abstract
This essay reviews the empirical research on nonverbal communication in the courtroom environment and introduces a functional model that explicates the process whereby various nonverbal signals of courtroom participants combine to influence the deliberation of a jury. Although a relatively new area of scientific study, findings are available pertaining to the role of nonverbal communication in five key areas: voire dire and jury analysis; opening and closing statements; client demeanor and direct examination; cross‐examination; and judge demeanor and communication. Conclusions based on this body of research are presented in the form of several propositions but should be qualified in view of the fact that few studies have been done in the courtroom context
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