“…The public directly and indirectly influences the administration of justice; citizens report crimes, provide evidence to the police, serve as jury members or witnesses, and assist with maintaining social order. Public opinion is also critical in democracies where citizens vote for and elect officials who represent their interests and enact various policies and practices (e.g., Boswell & Smith, 2017; Burstein, 2003; Korzi, 2000; Sharp, 1999). If the public believes wrongful convictions are common, they may doubt the effectiveness and integrity of the system, which in turn, may undermine the process of criminal justice (Ramsey & Frank, 2007).…”