Local Rule 48.1: Communications with Trial Jurors
D. Mont. — Civil rule
48.1 Communications with Trial Jurors
(a) Before or During Trial. No person involved with the case may communicate with, or cause anyone else to communicate with, a juror, a prospective juror, or a juror's or prospective juror's family member.
(b) After Trial.
(1) Neither parties nor counsel may interview jurors unless, within 28 days after entry of judgment, a party files:
(A) proposed written questions to be asked of the jurors;
(B) an affidavit showing good cause; and,
(C) if granted leave, a second affidavit showing the results.
(2) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, a juror or prospective juror may decline to communicate with anyone concerning a trial in which the juror was involved.