Local Rule LR 79.3: Use of Jury Electronic Evidence Presentation System (JEEPS)
Bankr. D.N.M.I. — Civil rule
LR 79.3 - Use of Jury Electronic Evidence Presentation System (JEEPS)
a. Definition. This Court technology system allows a deliberating jury to review trial exhibits, such as documentary, photographic or video exhibits, on a large monitor using a touch screen kiosk.
b. Production of Exhibits in Electronic Format. In addition to submitting their exhibits in paper, the parties must simultaneously exchange and submit their exhibits in an electronic format. Exhibits will be described using neutral and non-adversarial terms. To the extent practicable, the parties should endeavor to have available at trial an electronic copy of any unlisted exhibit that is used to impeach a witness and is admitted into evidence. Exhibits that cannot practically be reduced to electronic format, such as large physical exhibits, or exhibits that the parties have agreed should not be submitted to the deliberating jury in electronic format need not be submitted electronically.
c. Confirmation of Exhibits Released to Jury for Deliberations. Before the jury begins to deliberate, the parties will confer with the courtroom deputy and will: 1. agree on the exhibits that will be released to the jury, 2. confirm that the exhibits in electronic format are identical to the exhibits admitted into evidence, and 3. agree what restrictions, if any, may apply to each exhibit (e.g. audio only, video only). Any disagreements will be resolved by the presiding judge.
d. Integrity of Deliberation Process. No court personnel will enter the jury room once deliberations have commenced without the Court's permission. Any request by the jury for technical assistance will have to be made in writing for court to determine whether the matter is administrative or whether it must be presented to the parties for their consideration, before any court staff member will be permitted to provide assistance. In the event court staff must assist with a technical problem, jurors will be escorted to another room while court staff resolves the problem.